was killed in a road accident near Turin, Italy on 28 August 1977. Racing record Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) Non-Championship Formula One results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) Complete British Saloon Car Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.) Car over 1000cc – Not eligible for points. Automotive engineering Parkes worked for the Rootes Group from 1950 to 1962, initially as an apprentice. One of his roles at Rootes was as project engineer in the development of the Hillman Imp. In 1963 Parkes joined Ferrari as development engineer for their road cars, notably the 330 GTC, and also as a GT sports car driver. Following his absence from work after his serious F1 accident, he returned to Ferrari in 1969 to find the company partly under the control of Fiat and at that point decided to work for Scuderia Filipinetti as engineer as well as driver. His departure from Ferrari was partly due to Enzo Ferrari's refusal to allow him to return to F1 after his accident, claiming that he was too valuable as an engineer. In 1974 Parkes took a job as principal development engineer for the Lancia Stratos. References External links www.mikeparkes.eu This is the official biography created by Parkes' sister and brother, namely Annabel Campigotto and Johnny Parkes and includes over 150 photos. Mike Parkes, biography at imps4ever.info 1931 births 1977 deaths English racing drivers English Formula One drivers Fry Formula One drivers Ferrari Formula One drivers British Touring Car Championship drivers Road incident deaths in Italy 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers 24 Hours of Daytona drivers 12 Hours of Sebring drivers