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 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.

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