British Grand Prix

Round 6 · Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, UK

1953-07-18

Winner: Alberto Ascari (Ferrari)

P2
Alberto Ascari
Ferrari · 2:50
P3
Alberto Ascari
Ferrari · 2:50

Who won the 1953 British Grand Prix?

The 1953 British Grand Prix was won by Alberto Ascari driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Alberto Ascari finished second, 2:50 behind, with Alberto Ascari completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 51 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 6 of the 1953 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK. Louis Rosier was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P24 to finish P10.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Alberto Ascari8.5
1Alberto Ascari8.5
1Alberto Ascari8.5
2Juan Fangio6
2Juan Fangio6
2Juan Fangio6
3Nino Farina4
3Nino Farina4
3Nino Farina4
4José Froilán González3.5
4José Froilán González3.5
4José Froilán González3.5
5Mike Hawthorn2
5Mike Hawthorn2
5Mike Hawthorn2
6Felice Bonetto0
6Felice Bonetto0
6Felice Bonetto0
7Prince Bira0
7Prince Bira0
7Prince Bira0
8Ken Wharton0
8Ken Wharton0
8Ken Wharton0
9Peter Whitehead0
9Peter Whitehead0
9Peter Whitehead0
10Louis Rosier0
10Louis Rosier0
10Louis Rosier0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RDuncan Hamilton0
RHarry Schell0
RKenneth McAlpine0
RTony Crook0
RJimmy Stewart0
RTony Rolt0
RLuigi Villoresi0
ROnofre Marimón0
RAlan Brown0
RPeter Collins0
RJack Fairman0
RRoy Salvadori0
RToulo de Graffenried0
RLance Macklin0
RJean Behra0
RIan Stewart0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RDuncan Hamilton0
RHarry Schell0
RKenneth McAlpine0
RTony Crook0
RJimmy Stewart0
RTony Rolt0
RLuigi Villoresi0
ROnofre Marimón0
RAlan Brown0
RPeter Collins0
RJack Fairman0
RRoy Salvadori0
RToulo de Graffenried0
RLance Macklin0
RJean Behra0
RIan Stewart0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RDuncan Hamilton0
RHarry Schell0
RKenneth McAlpine0
RTony Crook0
RJimmy Stewart0
RTony Rolt0
RLuigi Villoresi0
ROnofre Marimón0
RAlan Brown0
RPeter Collins0
RJack Fairman0
RRoy Salvadori0
RToulo de Graffenried0
RLance Macklin0
RJean Behra0
RIan Stewart0

1953 British Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1953 British Grand Prix?+
Alberto Ascari (Ferrari) won the 1953 British Grand Prix on 1953-07-18 at Silverstone Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1953 British Grand Prix?+
P1: Alberto Ascari (Ferrari). P2: Alberto Ascari (Ferrari), 2:50 behind. P3: Alberto Ascari (Ferrari), 2:50 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1953 British Grand Prix?+
Alberto Ascari took pole position for the 1953 British Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1953 British Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1953 British Grand Prix with Alberto Ascari taking victory.