1950 British Grand Prix
Formula One motor race held in 1950
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Summary
1950 British Grand Prix is a British Grand Prix[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of british grand prix entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,190 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Winner: Giuseppe Farina[3], Alfa Romeo[4]
- Country: United Kingdom[5]
- Instance of: recurring sporting event edition[6]
- Followed by: 1951 British Grand Prix[7]
- Location: Silverstone Circuit[8], Silverstone[9]
- Part of: 1950 Formula One season[10]
- Edition number: 11[11]
- Point in time: May 13, 1950[12]
- Sport: auto racing[13]
- Official name: The Royal Automobile Club Grand Prix d'Europe Incorporating The British Grand Prix[14]
- Native label: XI European Grand Prix[15]
- Length: 325.430 km[16]
- General classification of race participants: Giuseppe Farina[17], Luigi Fagioli[18], Reg Parnell[19], Yves Giraud-Cabantous[20], Louis Rosier[21]
- Stage classification: Giuseppe Farina[22], Luigi Fagioli[23], Reg Parnell[24], Yves Giraud-Cabantous[25], Louis Rosier[26], Bob Gerard[27], Cuth Harrison[28], Philippe Étancelin[29], David Hampshire[30], Joe Fry[31], Johnny Claes[32]
- Event distance: 70 lap[33]
- Sports season of league or competition: British Grand Prix[34]
- Pole position: Giuseppe Farina[35]
- Fastest lap: Giuseppe Farina[36]
Why It Matters
1950 British Grand Prix has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] It is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
What awards did 1950 British Grand Prix receive?
Honors received include Giuseppe Farina[3] and Alfa Romeo[4].