British Grand Prix

Round 5 · Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, UK

1951-07-14

Winner: José Froilán González (Ferrari)

José Froilán González

Ferrari

José Froilán González

Ferrari · 2:42:18.200

José Froilán González

Ferrari · 2:42:18.200

Who won the 1951 British Grand Prix?

The 1951 British Grand Prix was won by José Froilán González driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. José Froilán González finished second, 2:42:18.200 behind, with José Froilán González completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 35 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1951 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK. Reg Parnell was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 15 positions from P20 to finish P5.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	José Froilán González	Ferrari	1	—	2:42:18.200	Finished	8
1	José Froilán González	Ferrari	1	—	2:42:18.200	Finished	8
1	José Froilán González	Ferrari	1	—	2:42:18.200	Finished	8
1	José Froilán González	Ferrari	1	—	2:42:18.200	Finished	8
1	José Froilán González	Ferrari	1	—	2:42:18.200	Finished	8
2	Juan Fangio	Alfa Romeo	2	—	+51.000	Finished	6
2	Juan Fangio	Alfa Romeo	2	—	+51.000	Finished	6
2	Juan Fangio	Alfa Romeo	2	—	+51.000	Finished	6
2	Juan Fangio	Alfa Romeo	2	—	+51.000	Finished	6
2	Juan Fangio	Alfa Romeo	2	—	+51.000	Finished	6
3	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	5	▲2	—	+2 Laps	4
3	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	5	▲2	—	+2 Laps	4
3	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	5	▲2	—	+2 Laps	4
3	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	5	▲2	—	+2 Laps	4
3	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	5	▲2	—	+2 Laps	4
4	Felice Bonetto	Alfa Romeo	7	▲3	—	+3 Laps	3
4	Felice Bonetto	Alfa Romeo	7	▲3	—	+3 Laps	3
4	Felice Bonetto	Alfa Romeo	7	▲3	—	+3 Laps	3
4	Felice Bonetto	Alfa Romeo	7	▲3	—	+3 Laps	3
4	Felice Bonetto	Alfa Romeo	7	▲3	—	+3 Laps	3
5	Reg Parnell	BRM	20	▲15	—	+5 Laps	2
5	Reg Parnell	BRM	20	▲15	—	+5 Laps	2
5	Reg Parnell	BRM	20	▲15	—	+5 Laps	2
5	Reg Parnell	BRM	20	▲15	—	+5 Laps	2
5	Reg Parnell	BRM	20	▲15	—	+5 Laps	2
6	Consalvo Sanesi	Alfa Romeo	6	—	—	+6 Laps	0
6	Consalvo Sanesi	Alfa Romeo	6	—	—	+6 Laps	0
6	Consalvo Sanesi	Alfa Romeo	6	—	—	+6 Laps	0
6	Consalvo Sanesi	Alfa Romeo	6	—	—	+6 Laps	0
6	Consalvo Sanesi	Alfa Romeo	6	—	—	+6 Laps	0
7	Peter Walker	BRM	19	▲12	—	+6 Laps	0
7	Peter Walker	BRM	19	▲12	—	+6 Laps	0
7	Peter Walker	BRM	19	▲12	—	+6 Laps	0
7	Peter Walker	BRM	19	▲12	—	+6 Laps	0
7	Peter Walker	BRM	19	▲12	—	+6 Laps	0
8	Brian Shawe Taylor	ERA	12	▲4	—	+6 Laps	0
8	Brian Shawe Taylor	ERA	12	▲4	—	+6 Laps	0
8	Brian Shawe Taylor	ERA	12	▲4	—	+6 Laps	0
8	Brian Shawe Taylor	ERA	12	▲4	—	+6 Laps	0
8	Brian Shawe Taylor	ERA	12	▲4	—	+6 Laps	0
9	Peter Whitehead	Ferrari	8	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
9	Peter Whitehead	Ferrari	8	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
9	Peter Whitehead	Ferrari	8	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
9	Peter Whitehead	Ferrari	8	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
9	Peter Whitehead	Ferrari	8	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
10	Louis Rosier	Talbot-Lago	9	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
10	Louis Rosier	Talbot-Lago	9	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
10	Louis Rosier	Talbot-Lago	9	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
10	Louis Rosier	Talbot-Lago	9	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
10	Louis Rosier	Talbot-Lago	9	▼1	—	+7 Laps	0
11	Bob Gerard	ERA	10	▼1	—	+8 Laps	0
11	Bob Gerard	ERA	10	▼1	—	+8 Laps	0
11	Bob Gerard	ERA	10	▼1	—	+8 Laps	0
11	Bob Gerard	ERA	10	▼1	—	+8 Laps	0
11	Bob Gerard	ERA	10	▼1	—	+8 Laps	0
12	Duncan Hamilton	Talbot-Lago	11	▼1	—	+9 Laps	0
12	Duncan Hamilton	Talbot-Lago	11	▼1	—	+9 Laps	0
12	Duncan Hamilton	Talbot-Lago	11	▼1	—	+9 Laps	0
12	Duncan Hamilton	Talbot-Lago	11	▼1	—	+9 Laps	0
12	Duncan Hamilton	Talbot-Lago	11	▼1	—	+9 Laps	0
13	Johnny Claes	Talbot-Lago	14	▲1	—	+10 Laps	0
13	Johnny Claes	Talbot-Lago	14	▲1	—	+10 Laps	0
13	Johnny Claes	Talbot-Lago	14	▲1	—	+10 Laps	0
13	Johnny Claes	Talbot-Lago	14	▲1	—	+10 Laps	0
13	Johnny Claes	Talbot-Lago	14	▲1	—	+10 Laps	0
R	Joe Kelly	Alta	18	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Nino Farina	Alfa Romeo	3	—	—	Clutch	1
R	Louis Chiron	Talbot-Lago	13	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Nino Farina	Alfa Romeo	3	—	—	Clutch	1
R	Joe Kelly	Alta	18	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	4	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Philip Fotheringham-Parker	Maserati	16	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	David Murray	Maserati	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Louis Chiron	Talbot-Lago	13	—	—	Brakes	0
R	John James	Maserati	17	—	—	Radiator	0
R	John James	Maserati	17	—	—	Radiator	0
R	Louis Chiron	Talbot-Lago	13	—	—	Brakes	0
R	David Murray	Maserati	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Philip Fotheringham-Parker	Maserati	16	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	4	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Joe Kelly	Alta	18	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Nino Farina	Alfa Romeo	3	—	—	Clutch	1
R	John James	Maserati	17	—	—	Radiator	0
R	Nino Farina	Alfa Romeo	3	—	—	Clutch	1
R	Joe Kelly	Alta	18	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	4	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Philip Fotheringham-Parker	Maserati	16	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	David Murray	Maserati	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Nino Farina	Alfa Romeo	3	—	—	Clutch	1
R	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	4	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Joe Kelly	Alta	18	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Philip Fotheringham-Parker	Maserati	16	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	David Murray	Maserati	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Louis Chiron	Talbot-Lago	13	—	—	Brakes	0
R	John James	Maserati	17	—	—	Radiator	0
R	John James	Maserati	17	—	—	Radiator	0
R	Louis Chiron	Talbot-Lago	13	—	—	Brakes	0
R	David Murray	Maserati	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Philip Fotheringham-Parker	Maserati	16	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	4	—	—	Gearbox	0

1951 British Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1951 British Grand Prix?+

José Froilán González (Ferrari) won the 1951 British Grand Prix on 1951-07-14 at Silverstone Circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1951 British Grand Prix?+

P1: José Froilán González (Ferrari). P2: José Froilán González (Ferrari), 2:42:18.200 behind. P3: José Froilán González (Ferrari), 2:42:18.200 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1951 British Grand Prix?+

José Froilán González took pole position for the 1951 British Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1951 British Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1951 British Grand Prix with José Froilán González taking victory.