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Encyclopedia > 1950 British Grand Prix

The 1950 British Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on May 13, 1950 at Silverstone Circuit. 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. ... Main Article: History of Formula One See List of Formula One Grands Prix for results from past seasons and individual races. ... May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (134th in leap years). ... Silverstone Circuit is a racing circuit at Silverstone, England. ...


Classification

Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Points
1 2 Italy Nino Farina Alfa Romeo 70 2:13'23.6 1 9
2 3 Italy Luigi Fagioli Alfa Romeo 70 + 2.6 2 6
3 4 United Kingdom Reg Parnell Alfa Romeo 70 + 52.0 4 4
4 14 France Yves Giraud Cabantous Talbot-Lago-Talbot 68 + 2 Laps 6 3
5 15 France Louis Rosier Talbot-Lago-Talbot 68 + 2 Laps 9 2
6 12 United Kingdom Bob Gerard ERA 67 + 3 Laps 13  
7 11 United Kingdom Cuth Harrison ERA 67 + 3 Laps 15  
8 16 France Philippe Etancelin Talbot-Lago-Talbot 65 + 5 Laps 14  
9 6 United Kingdom David Hampshire Maserati 64 + 6 Laps 16  
10 10 United Kingdom Joe Fry Maserati 64 + 6 Laps 20  
Shr 10 United Kingdom Brian Shawe Taylor Maserati        
11 18 Belgium Johnny Claes Talbot-Lago-Talbot 64 + 6 Laps 21  
Ret 1 Argentina Juan Manuel Fangio Alfa Romeo 62 Oil Leak 3  
NC 23 Ireland Joe Kelly Alta 57 Not classified 19  
Ret 21 Thailand Prince Bira Maserati 49 Out of fuel 5  
Ret 5 United Kingdom David Murray Maserati 44 Engine 18  
NC 24 United Kingdom Geoff Crossley Alta 43 Not classified 17  
Ret 20 Switzerland Toulo de Graffenried Maserati 36 Engine 8  
Ret 19 Monaco Louis Chiron Maserati 26 Clutch 11  
Ret 17 France Eugene Martin Talbot-Lago-Talbot 8 Oil pressure 7  
Ret 9 Italy Peter Walker ERA 5 Gearbox 10  
Shr 9 United Kingdom Tony Rolt ERA        
Ret 8 United Kingdom Leslie Johnson ERA 2 Compressor 12  

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Notes

  • Pole position: Nino Farina - 1'50.8
  • Fastest Lap: Nino Farina - 1'50.6
  • Shared Drives
    • Car #10: Joe Fry (first 45 laps) then Brian Shave-Taylor (19 laps)
    • Car #9: Peter Walker (2 laps) then Tony Rolt (3 laps)
  • Designated Grand Prix of Europe for 1950
  • This very first Championship Grand Prix was attended by King George, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, and Earl & Lady Mountbatten


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