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Six things about the first F1 world championship of 1950


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Published in Sports and Competition on Sunday, March 9th 2025 at 23:05 GMT by AFP   Print publication without navigation

  • This year marks the 75th anniversary of the very first Formula One world championship in 1950 which featured seven races and was won by the Italian Giuseppe Farina. - Champion Farina - History remembers well the exploits of Juan Manuel Fangio for his five world titles but this inaugural season belonged to his Alfa Romeo teammate,

The article from MSN Sports discusses the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, highlighting six key aspects. Firstly, it was the first time a world championship was organized for drivers, not constructors, with the title going to the driver with the most points. Secondly, the championship featured only seven races, all held in Europe except for the Indianapolis 500, which was included but did not count towards the championship due to its unique nature. Thirdly, Alfa Romeo dominated the season with their 158 model, winning six of the seven races. Fourth, the legendary Giuseppe "Nino" Farina became the first F1 World Champion, clinching the title in the final race at Monza. Fifth, the races were much shorter than today's standards, typically around 300-400 kilometers. Lastly, the points system was different, with points awarded only to the top five finishers, and the winner receiving 8 points, not 25 as in modern F1. This championship set the stage for what would become one of the most prestigious and popular motorsport series in the world.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/motorsports/six-things-about-the-first-f1-world-championship-of-1950/ar-AA1AzVXU ]

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