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1953 - 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

1953 - Grand Prix of Belgium

Race Name - Grand Prix of Belgium
Date - 6/21/1953
Race Track - Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Number of Starting Cars - 20
Laps Run - 36
Pole Winner Juan Manuel Fangio
Average Race Speed - 181.004 kph
Lead Changes - 3 Leader(s) with 3 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Alberto Ascari
Race Number - 4


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 5 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
2 5 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
2 5 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
2 5 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
3 16 Onofre Marimn Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
3 16 Onofre Marimn Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
3 16 Onofre Marimn Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
3 16 Onofre Marimn Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
4 9 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
4 9 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
4 9 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
4 9 Toulo de Graffenried Toulo de Graffenried Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
5 8 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
5 8 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
5 8 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
5 8 Maurice Trintignant Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
6 7 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
6 7 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
6 7 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
6 7 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
7 12 Harry Schell Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
7 12 Harry Schell Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
7 12 Harry Schell Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
7 12 Harry Schell Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
8 13 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
8 13 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
8 13 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
8 13 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
9 15 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
9 15 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
9 15 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
9 15 Fred Wacker Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
10 11 Paul Frre HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
10 11 Paul Frre HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
10 11 Paul Frre HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
10 11 Paul Frre HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
11 18 Andr Pilette Ecurie Belge Connaught A Lea Francis 2.0 L4
11 18 Andr Pilette Ecurie Belge Connaught A Lea Francis 2.0 L4
11 18 Andr Pilette Ecurie Belge Connaught A Lea Francis 2.0 L4
11 18 Andr Pilette Ecurie Belge Connaught A Lea Francis 2.0 L4
12 10 Johnny Claes Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
12 10 Johnny Claes Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
12 10 Johnny Claes Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
12 10 Johnny Claes Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
13 17 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
13 17 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
13 17 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
13 17 Lance Macklin HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
14 4 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
14 4 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
14 4 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
14 4 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500 Ferrari 2.0 L4
15 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
15 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
15 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
15 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
16 3 Jos Froiln Gonzlez Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
16 3 Jos Froiln Gonzlez Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
16 3 Jos Froiln Gonzlez Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
16 3 Jos Froiln Gonzlez Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6SSG Maserati 2.0 L6
17 14 Jean Behra Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
17 14 Jean Behra Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
17 14 Jean Behra Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
17 14 Jean Behra Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.0 L6
18 16 Peter Collins HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
18 16 Peter Collins HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
18 16 Peter Collins HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
18 16 Peter Collins HW Motors HWM Alta 1.5
19 20 Georges Berger Georges Berger Simca-Gordini T15 Gordini
19 20 Georges Berger Georges Berger Simca-Gordini T15 Gordini
19 20 Georges Berger Georges Berger Simca-Gordini T15 Gordini
19 20 Georges Berger Georges Berger Simca-Gordini T15 Gordini
20 19 Arthur Legat Arthur Legat Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6
20 19 Arthur Legat Arthur Legat Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6
20 19 Arthur Legat Arthur Legat Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6
20 19 Arthur Legat Arthur Legat Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6