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1953 - Grand Prix of the Netherlands

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950.

FIA Formula 1 Racing Champions

FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1953 - Grand Prix of the Netherlands

Race Name - Grand Prix of the Netherlands
Date - 6/7/1953
Race Track - Circuit Park Zandvoort
Number of Starting Cars - 19
Laps Run - 90
Pole Winner Alberto Ascari
Average Race Speed - 130.44 kph
Lead Changes - 1 Leader(s) with 0 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Alberto Ascari
Race Number - 3


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 1 Alberto Ascari Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
2 3 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
3 13 Felice Bonetto Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
4 6 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
5 7 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
6 12 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
7 8 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
8 16 Peter Collins HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
9 9 Stirling Moss Connaught Engineering Connaught A Lea Francis 2.0 L4
10 4 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
11 14 Kenneth McAlpine Connaught Engineering Connaught A Lea Francis 2.0 L4
12 10 Harry Schell Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
13 17 Johnny Claes Ecurie Belge Connaught A Lea Francis 2.0 L4
14 2 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
15 19 Roberto Mires Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
16 5 Jos Froiln Gonzlez Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
17 18 Ken Wharton Ken Wharton Cooper T23 Bristol 2.0 L6
18 11 Roy Salvadori Connaught Engineering Connaught A Lea Francis 2.0 L4
19 15 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
20 20 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6