Formula 1 Retrospective: 1951 British Grand Prix
Argentina's J.F. Gonzalez Pushes the Fledgling Ferrari 375 to its Maiden Victory at Silverstone.
1951 RACE 5
SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND
14 July, Fourth British Grand Prix
Silverstone Circuit
P1 Grid: J.F. Gonzalez, Argentina, Scuderia Ferrari 375 F1. 4.5 liter Lampredi natural aspiration twin bank twelve. Pirelli. (maiden, career).
F. Bonetto (Alfa Romeo) wins the start.
Gonzalez (Ferrari) assumes the lead on Lap 2 with a pass.
J.M. Fangio (Alfa Romeo) assumes the lead on Lap 10 with a pass.
Gonzalez assumes the lead on Lap 39 as pit service commences.
Fangio assumes the lead on Lap 48 during the pit cycle.
Gonzalez assumes the lead on Lap 49 with a swift service cycle and pass before driving on to victory.
The Ferrari 375 V12 finally breaks through for its maiden Formula 1 victory at the same meeting in which British Racing Motors (BRM) debuts its highly unconventional supercharged V16 entry.
1. Gonzalez, Argentina, Ferrari (maiden win, career).
2. Fangio, Argentina, Alfa Romeo, -51 sec.
3. L. Villoresi, Italy, Ferrari.
Constructor Victor: Scuderia Ferrari (1).
Engine Victory: Scuderia Ferrari (1).
Championship
Fangio-ARG 21, Farina-ITA 15, Villoresi-ITA 12.
Alfa Romeo SpA 48, Scuderia Ferrari 41, Belanger-Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser 9.
