1950 British Grand Prix
Ferrari absent from the first F1 World Championship race at Silverstone.
The 1950 British Grand Prix, the first World Championship Formula One race, was held on 13 May 1950 at Silverstone Circuit. Scuderia Ferrari did not compete; Enzo Ferrari did not send any cars to Britain due to insufficient appearance money.
Quick Facts
- Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Team debut
- Scuderia Ferrari (Formula One World Championship)
- Car model
- Ferrari 125 F1
- Drivers
- Raymond Sommer
- Luigi Fagioli
- Alberto Ascari
- Result
- Retirements for all entries; Alfa Romeo victory
Lore & Background
The race was won by Nino Farina (Alfa Romeo) from pole, followed by Luigi Fagioli and Reg Parnell. Ferrari was absent, debuting at the next round in Monaco. The event was attended by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, and the Earl & Countess Mountbatten of Burma.
Reader's Guide
The race featured 24 entries (22 cars) from teams including Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Talbot-Lago, ERA, and Alta. Alfa Romeo dominated with four drivers. Ferrari's absence left Alfa Romeo as clear favourites.
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