1950 - 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

1950 - Grand Prix of Belgium

Race Name - Grand Prix of Belgium
Date - 6/18/1950
Race Track - Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Number of Starting Cars - 14
Laps Run - 35
Pole Winner Nino Farina
Average Race Speed - 177.097 kph
Lead Changes - 4 Leader(s) with 6 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Juan Manuel Fangio
Race Number - 5

Fin	St	Driver	Sponsor (Owner)	Chassis	Engine
1	2	Juan Manuel Fangio	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	8	Louis Rosier	Automobiles TalbotDarracq SA	Talbot-Lago T26C-DA	Talbot 4.5 L6
4	1	Nino Farina	Alfa Romeo SpA	Alfa Romeo 158	Alfa Romeo 1.5 L8C
5	7	Alberto Ascari	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari 275	Ferrari 275
6	4	Luigi Villoresi	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari 125	Ferrari 1.5 V12C
7	10	Pierre Levegh	Pierre Levegh	Talbot-Lago T26C	Talbot 4.5 L6
8	14	Johnny Claes	Ecurie Belge	Talbot-Lago T26C	Talbot 4.5 L6
9	12	Geoff Crossley	Geoff Crossley	Alta GP	Alta
10	11	Toni Branca	Toni Branca	Maserati 4CL	Maserati 1.5 L4C
11	13	Eugne Chaboud	Ecurie Leutitia	Talbot-Lago T26C	Talbot 4.5 L6
12	5	Raymond Sommer	Raymond Sommer	Talbot-Lago T26C	Talbot 4.5 L6
13	6	Philippe tancelin	Automobiles TalbotDarracq SA	Talbot-Lago T26C-DA	Talbot 4.5 L6
14	9	Yves GiraudCabantous	Automobiles TalbotDarracq SA	Talbot-Lago T26C-DA	Talbot 4.5 L6