Leslie Thorne

Leslie Thorne (23 June 1916 in Greenock, Inverclyde – 13 July 1993 in Troon, South Ayrshire) was a British racing driver from Scotland. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, 1954 British Grand Prix, where he finished 14th and scored no championship points. Thorne also competed in several non-Championship Formula One races.[1]

Leslie Thorne
Born(1916-06-23)23 June 1916
Died13 July 1993(1993-07-13) (aged 77)
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality British
Active years1954
Teamsnon-works Connaught
Entries1
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1954 British Grand Prix
Last entry1954 British Grand Prix

After his motor-racing career he settled down as a chartered accountant.[2]

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points
1954 Ecurie Ecosse Connaught Type A Lea-Francis
Straight-4
ARG 500 BEL FRA GBR
14
GER SUI ITA ESP NC 0

References

  1. "Profile:LESLIE THORNE". GrandPrix.com. Inside F1. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  2. Profile at oldracingcars.com


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