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Leslie Johnson

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Leslie Johnson was a British racing driver, team owner, and sports-car competitor who took part in one Formula One World Championship race. He started the 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone for ERA in an ERA E-Type and retired after two laps when the car suffered a mechanical failure. Johnson is also associated with Jaguar XK120 racing and endurance events, including the Mille Miglia and Le Mans, but he did not race for Token or Hesketh in the 1970s.

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How many Formula One World Championship races did Leslie Johnson enter?

Leslie Johnson took part in one Formula One World Championship race. It was the 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Why did Leslie Johnson retire from the 1950 British Grand Prix?

Johnson retired after two laps when his ERA E-Type suffered a mechanical failure. He had started the race for ERA at Silverstone.

What car did Leslie Johnson drive in Formula One?

He drove an ERA E-Type for the ERA team at the 1950 British Grand Prix. The car's mechanical failure ended his only World Championship race after two laps.

Was Leslie Johnson only a Formula One driver?

No. He was also a team owner and a sports-car competitor, with his broader racing career extending beyond his single Formula One World Championship start.