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1950 - Grand Prix of Switzerland

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

1950 - Grand Prix of Switzerland

Race Name - Grand Prix of Switzerland
Date - 6/4/1950
Race Track - Bremgarten Circuit
Number of Starting Cars - 18
Laps Run - 42
Pole Winner Juan Manuel Fangio
Average Race Speed - 149.293 kph
Lead Changes - 3 Leader(s) with 4 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Nino Farina
Race Number - 4


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 2 Nino Farina Alfa Romeo SpA Alfa Romeo 158 Alfa Romeo 1.5 L8C
2 3 Luigi Fagioli Alfa Romeo SpA Alfa Romeo 158 Alfa Romeo 1.5 L8C
3 10 Louis Rosier Automobiles TalbotDarracq SA Talbot-Lago T26C-DA Talbot 4.5 L6
4 8 Prince Bira Enrico Plate Maserati 4CLT-48 Maserati 1.5 L4C
5 12 Felice Bonetto Scuderia Milano Maserati 4CLT-50 Milano 1.5 L4C
6 11 Toulo de Graffenried Enrico Plate Maserati 4CLT-48 Maserati 1.5 L4C
7 15 Nello Pagani Scuderia Achille Varzi Maserati 4CLT-48 Maserati 1.5 L4C
8 18 Harry Schell Ecurie Bleue Talbot-Lago T26C Talbot 4.5 L6
9 16 Louis Chiron Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 4CLT-48 Maserati 1.5 L4C
10 14 Johnny Claes Ecurie Belge Talbot-Lago T26C Talbot 4.5 L6
11 17 Toni Branca Scuderia Achille Varzi Maserati 4CL Maserati 1.5 L4C
12 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Alfa Romeo SpA Alfa Romeo 158 Alfa Romeo 1.5 L8C
13 6 Philippe tancelin Philippe Etancelin Talbot-Lago T26C Talbot 4.5 L6
14 9 Eugne Martin Automobiles TalbotDarracq SA Talbot-Lago T26C-DA Talbot 4.5 L6
15 13 Raymond Sommer Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 166 F2 Ferrari
16 4 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 125 Ferrari 1.5 V12C
17 5 Alberto Ascari Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 125 Ferrari 1.5 V12C
18 7 Yves GiraudCabantous Automobiles TalbotDarracq SA Talbot-Lago T26C-DA Talbot 4.5 L6