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Lance Macklin (1919-2002) was a British racing driver who competed in 15 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, making his debut in the 1952 Swiss Grand Prix and his final championship appearance in the 1955 British Grand Prix. He raced for HWM and as a privateer, and also competed in sports-car events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he finished fifth in 1950 with George Abecassis. Macklin was involved in the 1955 Le Mans disaster while driving an Austin-Healey 100S.
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How many Formula One races did Lance Macklin enter?
Lance Macklin competed in 15 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix. His championship career included entries for HWM and privateer teams.
When did Lance Macklin make his Formula One debut?
Macklin made his Formula One World Championship debut at the 1952 Swiss Grand Prix. He drove during an era when many privateer entries competed alongside factory teams.
What was Lance Macklin's final Formula One appearance?
His final championship appearance came at the 1955 British Grand Prix. His Formula One record covered the period from 1952 to 1955.
Which teams did Lance Macklin drive for in Formula One?
Macklin raced for HWM and also appeared as a privateer. His career therefore included both a named constructor entry and independently entered cars.
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