Formula 1 Retrospective: 1950 British Grand Prix
1950 RACE 1
SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND
13 May, Third British Grand Prix
Silverstone Circuit
P1 Grid: E.G. Farina, Italy, Alfa Romeo SpA 158. 1.5 liter supercharged inline eight, Pirelli. (maiden, career).
Farina (Alfa Romeo) wins the start.
L. Fagioli (Alfa Romeo) assumes the lead on Lap 10 as the first pit cycle commences.
Farina assumes the lead on Lap 16.
J.M. Fangio (Alfa Romeo) assumes the lead on Lap 38 as the second pit cycle commences.
Farina assumes the lead on Lap 39, holds off teammate Fagioli, and drives to victory.
200,000 strong attend the racing festivities presided over by the British Royal Retinue of King George, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret.
1. Farina, Italy, Alfa Romeo (maiden win, career).
2. Fagioli, Italy, Alfa Romeo (maiden podium, career), -2.6 sec.
3. R.H. Parnell, Great Britain, Alfa Romeo (maiden podium, career).
Constructor Victor: Alfa Romeo SpA (1).
Engine Victor: Alfa Romeo SpA (1).
Championship
Farina-ITA 9, Fagioli-ITA 6, Parnell-GBR 4.
Alfa Romeo SpA 19, Automobiles Talbot-Darracq SA 5.
