German Grand Prix

Round 6 · Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany

1951-07-29

Winner: Alberto Ascari (Ferrari)

Alberto Ascari

Ferrari

Juan Fangio

Alfa Romeo · +30.500

José Froilán González

Ferrari · +4:39.000

Who won the 1951 German Grand Prix?

The 1951 German Grand Prix was won by Alberto Ascari driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Juan Fangio finished second, +30.500 behind, with José Froilán González completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 11 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 6 of the 1951 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany. Jacques Swaters was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P22 to finish P10.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	1	—	3:23:03.300	Finished	8
2	Juan Fangio	Alfa Romeo	3	▲1	+30.500	Finished	7
3	José Froilán González	Ferrari	2	▼1	+4:39.000	Finished	4
4	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	5	▲1	+5:50.200	Finished	3
5	Piero Taruffi	Ferrari	6	▲1	+7:49.100	Finished	2
6	Rudi Fischer	Ferrari	8	▲2	—	+1 Lap	0
7	Robert Manzon	Simca	9	▲2	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Louis Rosier	Talbot-Lago	15	▲7	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Pierre Levegh	Talbot-Lago	19	▲10	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Jacques Swaters	Talbot-Lago	22	▲12	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Johnny Claes	Talbot-Lago	18	▲7	—	+3 Laps	0
R	Yves Cabantous	Talbot-Lago	11	—	—	Accident	0
R	Maurice Trintignant	Simca	14	—	—	Engine	0
R	Felice Bonetto	Alfa Romeo	10	—	—	Magneto	0
R	Duncan Hamilton	Talbot-Lago	20	—	—	Oil pressure	0
R	Paul Pietsch	Alfa Romeo	7	—	—	Accident	0
R	André Simon	Simca	12	—	—	Engine	0
R	Nino Farina	Alfa Romeo	4	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Philippe Étancelin	Talbot-Lago	21	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Louis Chiron	Talbot-Lago	13	—	—	Ignition	0
R	Toni Branca	Maserati	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	Toulo de Graffenried	Maserati	16	—	—	Engine	0

1951 German Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1951 German Grand Prix?+

Alberto Ascari (Ferrari) won the 1951 German Grand Prix on 1951-07-29 at Nürburgring.

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

P1: Alberto Ascari (Ferrari). P2: Juan Fangio (Alfa Romeo), +30.500 behind. P3: José Froilán González (Ferrari), +4:39.000 behind.

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

Alberto Ascari took pole position for the 1951 German Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1951 German Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1951 German Grand Prix with Alberto Ascari taking victory.