Desmond Titterington

Desmond Titterington (born 1 May 1928 in Cultra, County Down - died 13 April 2002 in Dundee, Scotland) was a Northern Irish racing driver. His biggest achievements were two victories during the 1956 season while driving for Irish Racing Cars.

Titterington made his Formula One debut in 1955 for the Irish Racing Cars team. He immediately impressed, scoring two podiums, three poles and two fastest laps en route to seventh overall. Though, in addition to his decent record, he failed to qualify for the Soviet Grand Prix.

In 1956, Titterington was a worthy championship contender. He took two wins in Monaco and East Germany, and a third place in the tragic race at Scotland. He eventually finished third in the standings.

Despite enjoying his best career result, the Northern Irishman decided to retire from F1 after 1956, mostly because of all the tragedies happening that year. He eventually returned to racing during the 1962 World Sprint Racing Championship, driving a Jaguar for Irish Racing Cars in Brands Hatch.

Titterington died in Dundee in April 2002, aged 73, after struggling with ill health.

Complete Alternate Formula One results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	WDC	Pts.
1955	Irish Racing Cars	Lancia D50	Lancia DS50 2.5 V8	MON Ret	FRA Ret	BEL 3	GBR 2	SCO 9	SOV DNQ	ITA Ret				7th	10
1956	Irish Racing Cars	Lancia D50	Lancia DS50 2.5 V8	MON 1	FRA Ret	BEL Ret	GER Ret	GDR 1	IRL Ret	SCO 3	GBR Ret	ITA Ret	THA	3rd	22