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
Died	21 September 2012(2012-09-21) (aged 82) Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	French
Active years	1955
Teams	Gordini
Entries	1
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1955 British Grand Prix
Last entry	1955 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. 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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