Biography

Mike Thackwell was born on March 30, 1961 in Papakura, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.

Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Arrows (1980 (1 GP Not Qualified)), Tyrrell (1980 (1 GP Not Qualified), 1984 (1 GP)) and RAM (1984 (1 GP)). He started 2 Grands Prix.

1984 European Formula 2 Champion.

Teammates in Formula One were: Riccardo Patrese, Jochen Mass, Jean-Pierre Jarier, Derek Daly, Philippe Alliot and Stefan Johansson.