David Prophet

David Prophet
Born(1937-10-09)9 October 1937
Hong Kong
Died29 March 1981(1981-03-29) (aged 43)
Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Active years1963, 1965
Teamsprivateer Brabham
Entries2
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1963 South African Grand Prix
Last entry1965 South African Grand Prix

David Prophet (9 October 1937 – 29 March 1981)[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 sixth in the non-Championship 1963 Rand Grand Prix.

Prophet was killed in a helicopter crash shortly after taking off from Silverstone Circuit on 29 March 1981. With him was Christopher Roberts.

  1. ^ Jenkins, Richard. "The World Championship drivers - Where are they now?". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 29 July 2007.