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1953 - 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.

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1953 - Grand Prix of Switzerland

Race Name - Grand Prix of Switzerland
Date - 8/23/1953
Race Track - Bremgarten Circuit
Number of Starting Cars - 20
Laps Run - 65
Pole Winner Juan Manuel Fangio
Average Race Speed - 156.372 kph
Lead Changes - 3 Leader(s) with 3 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Alberto Ascari
Race Number - 8


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 2 Alberto Ascari Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
1 2 Alberto Ascari Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
1 2 Alberto Ascari Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
1 2 Alberto Ascari Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
2 3 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
2 3 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
2 3 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
2 3 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
3 7 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
3 7 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
3 7 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
3 7 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
4 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
4 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
4 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
4 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
5 11 Hermann Lang Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6GCM Maserati 2.0 L6
5 11 Hermann Lang Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6GCM Maserati 2.0 L6
5 11 Hermann Lang Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6GCM Maserati 2.0 L6
5 11 Hermann Lang Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6GCM Maserati 2.0 L6
6 6 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
6 6 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
6 6 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
6 6 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
7 9 Ken Wharton Ken Wharton Cooper T23 Bristol 2.0 L6
7 9 Ken Wharton Ken Wharton Cooper T23 Bristol 2.0 L6
7 9 Ken Wharton Ken Wharton Cooper T23 Bristol 2.0 L6
7 9 Ken Wharton Ken Wharton Cooper T23 Bristol 2.0 L6
8 19 Max de Terra Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 166C Ferrari 106
8 19 Max de Terra Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 166C Ferrari 106
8 19 Max de Terra Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 166C Ferrari 106
8 19 Max de Terra Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 166C Ferrari 106
9 18 Albert Scherrer HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
9 18 Albert Scherrer HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
9 18 Albert Scherrer HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
9 18 Albert Scherrer HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
10 20 Chico Landi Escuderia Bandeirantes Maserati A6GCM Maserati 2.0 L6
10 20 Chico Landi Escuderia Bandeirantes Maserati A6GCM Maserati 2.0 L6
10 20 Chico Landi Escuderia Bandeirantes Maserati A6GCM Maserati 2.0 L6
10 20 Chico Landi Escuderia Bandeirantes Maserati A6GCM Maserati 2.0 L6
11 8 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
11 8 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
11 8 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
11 8 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
12 5 Onofre Marimn Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
12 5 Onofre Marimn Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
12 5 Onofre Marimn Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
12 5 Onofre Marimn Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
13 4 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
13 4 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
13 4 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
13 4 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
14 12 Jean Behra Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
14 12 Jean Behra Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
14 12 Jean Behra Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
14 12 Jean Behra Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
15 10 Felice Bonetto Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
15 10 Felice Bonetto Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
15 10 Felice Bonetto Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
15 10 Felice Bonetto Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
16 15 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
16 15 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
16 15 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
16 15 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
17 17 Peter Hirt Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
17 17 Peter Hirt Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
17 17 Peter Hirt Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
17 17 Peter Hirt Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
18 16 Paul Frre HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
18 16 Paul Frre HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
18 16 Paul Frre HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
18 16 Paul Frre HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
19 13 Jacques Swaters Ecurie Francorchamps Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
19 13 Jacques Swaters Ecurie Francorchamps Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
19 13 Jacques Swaters Ecurie Francorchamps Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
19 13 Jacques Swaters Ecurie Francorchamps Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
20 14 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
20 14 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
20 14 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
20 14 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
21 21 Louis Chiron Louis Chiron Osca 20 Osca
21 21 Louis Chiron Louis Chiron Osca 20 Osca
21 21 Louis Chiron Louis Chiron Osca 20 Osca
21 21 Louis Chiron Louis Chiron Osca 20 Osca
22 22 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
22 22 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
22 22 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
22 22 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
23 23 lie Bayol Elie Bayol Osca 20 Osca
23 23 lie Bayol Elie Bayol Osca 20 Osca
23 23 lie Bayol Elie Bayol Osca 20 Osca
23 23 lie Bayol Elie Bayol Osca 20 Osca