Don Beauman facts for kids
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| Born | 26 July 1928 Farnborough, Hampshire, England |
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| Died | 9 July 1955 (aged 26) Rathnew, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  British |
| Active years | 1954 |
| Teams | privateer Connaught |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1954 British Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1954 British Grand Prix |
Donald Bentley Beauman (born 26 July 1928 – died 9 July 1955) was a British Formula One racing driver. He took part in one major World Championship Grand Prix race.
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Don Beauman: A British Racing Driver
Early Life and Start in Racing
Don Beauman was born in Farnborough, Hampshire, England. He was the only son of Brigadier General Archibald Bentley Beauman. Don worked as a hotelier, which means he managed hotels.
He started his journey in motor racing in 1950. He first raced in a type of car called a Cooper 500. He used this car for two years in a racing series called Formula Three.
Competing in Formula One
After Formula Three, Don Beauman switched to sports car racing. In 1954, he joined the exciting world of Formula One. He drove a Connaught A-Type car. This car was sponsored by a wealthy private supporter, Sir Jeremy Boles.
Don Beauman competed in the 1954 British Grand Prix. This big race was held at the famous Silverstone track. He finished the race in eleventh place.
He also had good results in Formula Two races. He often finished in third or fourth place. He even achieved a second-place finish in the Madgwick Cup race at Goodwood.
His Final Race and Legacy
In 1955, Don Beauman was racing in Ireland. This was the weekend before the British Grand Prix. He was driving his Connaught car in the Leinster Trophy race in Wicklow.
He set a very fast time on his first lap. But on his second lap, he had an accident. He crashed near a place called the Beehive pub. Sadly, he was killed instantly.
Don Beauman's death, along with other racing accidents that year, had a big impact. These events led to motor car racing stopping at the Curragh track.
Don Beauman's Formula One Race Results
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| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | WDC | Points |
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| 1954 | Sir Jeremy Boles | Connaught A Type | Lea-Francis Straight-4 | ARG | 500 | BEL | FRA | GBR 11 |
GER | SUI | ITA | ESP | NC | 0 |
