1951 - Grand Prix of Belgium

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

1951 - Grand Prix of Belgium

Race Name - Grand Prix of Belgium
Date - 6/17/1951
Race Track - Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Number of Starting Cars - 13
Laps Run - 36
Pole Winner Juan Manuel Fangio
Average Race Speed - 183.989 kph
Lead Changes - 3 Leader(s) with 4 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Nino Farina
Race Number - 3

Fin	St	Driver	Sponsor (Owner)	Chassis	Engine
1	2	Nino Farina	Alfa Romeo SpA	Alfa Romeo 159	Alfa Romeo 1.5 L8C
2	4	Alberto Ascari	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari 375	Ferrari 4.5 V12
3	3	Luigi Villoresi	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari 375	Ferrari 4.5 V12
4	7	Louis Rosier	Ecurie Rosier	Talbot-Lago T26C-DA	Talbot 4.5 L6
5	8	Yves GiraudCabantous	Yves Giraud Cabantous	Talbot-Lago T26C	Talbot 4.5 L6
6	12	Andr Pilette	Ecurie Belgique	Talbot-Lago T26C	Talbot 4.5 L6
7	11	Johnny Claes	Ecurie Belge	Talbot-Lago T26C-DA	Talbot 4.5 L6
8	13	Pierre Levegh	Pierre Levegh	Talbot-Lago T26C	Talbot 4.5 L6
9	1	Juan Manuel Fangio	Alfa Romeo SpA	Alfa Romeo 159	Alfa Romeo 1.5 L8C
10	9	Louis Chiron	Ecurie Rosier	Talbot-Lago T26C	Talbot 4.5 L6
11	6	Consalvo Sanesi	Alfa Romeo SpA	Alfa Romeo 159	Alfa Romeo 1.5 L8C
12	5	Piero Taruffi	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari 375	Ferrari 4.5 V12
13	10	Philippe tancelin	Philippe Etancelin	Talbot-Lago T26C-DA	Talbot 4.5 L6