David Prophet

David Prophet
David Prophet
Born 9 October 1937(1937-10-09)
Died 29 March 1981(1981-03-29) (aged 43)
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality United Kingdom British
Active years 1963, 1965
Teams privateer Brabham
Races 2
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First race 1963 South African Grand Prix
Last race 1965 South African Grand Prix

David Prophet (9 October 1937 in Hong Kong - 29 March 1981 in Silverstone, Northamptonshire [1]) was a British racing driver from England. He participated in two Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 28 December 1963. He scored no championship points. He finished 6th in the non-Championship 1963 Rand Grand Prix.

Prophet was killed in a helicopter crash shortly after taking off from Silverstone Circuit on March 29, 1981.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WDC Points
1963 David Prophet Brabham BT6 Ford Straight-4 MON
BEL
NED
FRA
GBR
GER
ITA
USA
MEX
RSA
Ret
NC 0
1965 David Prophet Racing Brabham BT10 Ford Straight-4 RSA
14
MON
BEL
FRA
GBR
NED
GER
ITA
USA
MEX
NC 0

References

  • "The Grand Prix Who's Who", Steve Small, 1995.
  • "The Formula One Record Book", John Thompson, 1974.