British racing driver (1929-1959) who became the United Kingdom's first Formula One World Champion driver in 1958, whereupon he announced his retirement; he died in a road accident three months later. Rare vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of Mike Hawthorn driving his 1957 Ferrari 801 F1, signed in blue ink. In very good to fine condition, with a faint circular postal impression, two small creases to the upper right corner, and small pieces of old tape in the borders.
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