Watch 1958 Formula 1 World Champion, Mike Hawthorn, with a film camera strapped to the back of his D-Type Jaguar and a microphone fitted, commentate his way around the famous Le Mans circuit in 1956 — the result is a rare and revealing treat! #lemans #jaguartype #lemans24 #drivevintage | Taste Carrera

Classic Le Mans onboard with Mike Hawthorn from back in the day. Works Jag with a monster camera rig on open roads. The commentary is priceless | Duke Video

1956 Onboard Le Mans Jaguar D-Type Mike Hawthorn | GT Legends

A very different world. Around 1955. The great Mike Hawthorn taking his Jaguar D-Type around the Le Mans circuit and describing the course as he was driving! He came first at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in ‘55 in the Jaguar. Drove for the Scuderia Ferrari among others too. One of the greatest racing drivers. Sadly died at the age of 29. They were made of different stuff. Driving open cars with barely no protection. And in this film, commentating at the same time albeit not in a race. But he’s not ha

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