Mike Sparken

Mike Sparken
Sparken wins at Agadir GP on 27 Feb 1955 in a rented Ferrari 750 Monza
Born(1930-06-16)16 June 1930
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Died21 September 2012(2012-09-21) (aged 82)
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityFrance French
Active years1955
TeamsGordini
Entries1
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1955 British Grand Prix
Last entry1955 British Grand Prix

Mike Sparken is a pseudonym for Michel Poberejsky (born 16 June 1930 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine; died 21 September 2012).[1] He was a racing driver from France. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, at the 1955 British Grand Prix on 16 July. He finished seventh albeit nine laps down[2] and scored no championship points.

Sparken was better known as a sportscar driver and much of his success came in events in North Africa.[3]

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WDC Points
1955 Equipe Gordini Gordini Type 16 Gordini 2.5l Straight-6 ARG MON 500 BEL NED GBR
7 		ITA NC 0
Source:[2]

References

  1. ^ "Mike Sparken". oldracingcars.com. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  2. ^ a b Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. p. 357. ISBN 0851127029.
  3. ^ Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. p. 356. ISBN 0851127029.


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