Eric Thompson (racing driver)
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Eric Thompson (b. November 4, 1919) is a former Formula One driver from Great Britain. He participated in 1 grand prix, scoring 2 championship points.
Thompson was a part of the Aston Martin sports car team between 1949 and 1953, coming 3rd at Le Mans with Lance Macklin in 1951, among other good results. He raced a Connaught in minor Formula Libre events, but his one GP appearance at Silverstone in 1952 was by far his most important single-seater race - he scored a fine 5th place, albeit 3 laps beind the winner.
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