David Piper (born 2 December 1930 in Edgware, Middlesex) is a British former Formula One and sports car racing driver from England. He participated in 3 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 18 July 1959. He scored no championship points.
Piper was injured during the filming of the film "Le Mans" and lost part of one leg. He continues to race his green Porsche 917 and other cars in historic events.
Read more about David Piper: Complete Formula One World Championship Results, Gallery
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