The Hawthorn Memorial Trophy is an annual award honouring the achievements of a British or Commonwealth driver in Formula One motor racing.

[8] It is presented to the most successful British or Commonwealth driver of the previous year's Formula One World Championship.

[9] The trophy was initially presented at an annual ceremony held at the RAC's headquarters and club in London,[10][11] but Motorsport UK currently awards it at the following year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit.

[1] The first British winner was Stirling Moss for the 1961 season,[15][16] and the inaugural recipient from New Zealand was Denny Hulme after winning the 1967 championship.

[20][21] British racers have won the trophy fifty-three times, followed by Australians with eight victories, New Zealanders with three wins and one Canadian winner.