German Grand Prix

Round 7 · Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany

1953-08-02

Winner: Nino Farina (Ferrari)

Nino Farina

Ferrari

Nino Farina

Ferrari · 3:02

Nino Farina

Ferrari · 3:02

Who won the 1953 German Grand Prix?

The 1953 German Grand Prix was won by Nino Farina driving for Ferrari, starting from 3rd on the grid. Nino Farina finished second, 3:02 behind, with Nino Farina completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 51 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 7 of the 1953 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany. Ernst Klodwig was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 17 positions from P32 to finish P15.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Nino Farina	Ferrari	3	▲2	3:02	Finished	8
1	Nino Farina	Ferrari	3	▲2	3:02	Finished	8
1	Nino Farina	Ferrari	3	▲2	3:02	Finished	8
2	Juan Fangio	Maserati	2	—	+1:04.000	Finished	6
2	Juan Fangio	Maserati	2	—	+1:04.000	Finished	6
2	Juan Fangio	Maserati	2	—	+1:04.000	Finished	6
3	Mike Hawthorn	Ferrari	4	▲1	+1:43.600	Finished	4
3	Mike Hawthorn	Ferrari	4	▲1	+1:43.600	Finished	4
3	Mike Hawthorn	Ferrari	4	▲1	+1:43.600	Finished	4
4	Felice Bonetto	Maserati	7	▲3	+8:48.600	Finished	3
4	Felice Bonetto	Maserati	7	▲3	+8:48.600	Finished	3
4	Felice Bonetto	Maserati	7	▲3	+8:48.600	Finished	3
5	Toulo de Graffenried	Maserati	11	▲6	—	+1 Lap	2
5	Toulo de Graffenried	Maserati	11	▲6	—	+1 Lap	2
5	Toulo de Graffenried	Maserati	11	▲6	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Stirling Moss	Cooper	12	▲6	—	+1 Lap	0
6	Stirling Moss	Cooper	12	▲6	—	+1 Lap	0
6	Stirling Moss	Cooper	12	▲6	—	+1 Lap	0
7	Jacques Swaters	Ferrari	19	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
7	Jacques Swaters	Ferrari	19	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
7	Jacques Swaters	Ferrari	19	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	1	▼7	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	1	▼7	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	1	▼7	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	1	▼7	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	1	▼7	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	1	▼7	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Hans Herrmann	Veritas	14	▲5	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Hans Herrmann	Veritas	14	▲5	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Hans Herrmann	Veritas	14	▲5	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Louis Rosier	Ferrari	22	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Louis Rosier	Ferrari	22	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Louis Rosier	Ferrari	22	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
11	Rodney Nuckey	Cooper	20	▲9	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Rodney Nuckey	Cooper	20	▲9	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Rodney Nuckey	Cooper	20	▲9	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Theo Helfrich	Veritas	28	▲16	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Theo Helfrich	Veritas	28	▲16	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Theo Helfrich	Veritas	28	▲16	—	+2 Laps	0
13	Kenneth McAlpine	Connaught	16	▲3	—	+2 Laps	0
13	Kenneth McAlpine	Connaught	16	▲3	—	+2 Laps	0
13	Kenneth McAlpine	Connaught	16	▲3	—	+2 Laps	0
14	Rudolf Krause	BMW	26	▲12	—	+2 Laps	0
14	Rudolf Krause	BMW	26	▲12	—	+2 Laps	0
14	Rudolf Krause	BMW	26	▲12	—	+2 Laps	0
15	Ernst Klodwig	BMW	32	▲17	—	+3 Laps	0
15	Ernst Klodwig	BMW	32	▲17	—	+3 Laps	0
15	Ernst Klodwig	BMW	32	▲17	—	+3 Laps	0
16	Wolfgang Seidel	Veritas	29	▲13	—	+4 Laps	0
16	Wolfgang Seidel	Veritas	29	▲13	—	+4 Laps	0
16	Wolfgang Seidel	Veritas	29	▲13	—	+4 Laps	0
R	Ernst Loof	Veritas	31	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	6	—	—	Engine	0
R	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	6	—	—	Engine	1
R	Alan Brown	Cooper	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	Onofre Marimón	Maserati	8	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Edgar Barth	EMW	24	—	—	Exhaust	0
R	Johnny Claes	Connaught	25	—	—	Retired	0
R	Oswald Karch	Veritas	34	—	—	Retired	0
R	Willi Heeks	Veritas	18	—	—	Retired	0
R	Jean Behra	Gordini	9	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Harry Schell	Gordini	10	—	—	Engine	0
R	Prince Bira	Connaught	15	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Theo Fitzau	AFM	21	—	—	Retired	0
R	Kurt Adolff	Ferrari	27	—	—	Retired	0
R	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	6	—	—	Engine	0
R	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	6	—	—	Engine	1
R	Alan Brown	Cooper	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	Onofre Marimón	Maserati	8	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Edgar Barth	EMW	24	—	—	Exhaust	0
R	Johnny Claes	Connaught	25	—	—	Retired	0
R	Oswald Karch	Veritas	34	—	—	Retired	0
R	Willi Heeks	Veritas	18	—	—	Retired	0
R	Jean Behra	Gordini	9	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Harry Schell	Gordini	10	—	—	Engine	0
R	Prince Bira	Connaught	15	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Theo Fitzau	AFM	21	—	—	Retired	0
R	Kurt Adolff	Ferrari	27	—	—	Retired	0
R	Günther Bechem	AFM	30	—	—	Retired	0
R	Maurice Trintignant	Gordini	5	—	—	Differential	0
R	Roy Salvadori	Connaught	13	—	—	Engine	0
R	Erwin Bauer	Veritas	33	—	—	Retired	0
R	Hans von Stuck	AFM	23	—	—	Retired	0
R	Ernst Loof	Veritas	31	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	Luigi Villoresi	Ferrari	6	—	—	Engine	0
R	Alberto Ascari	Ferrari	6	—	—	Engine	1
R	Alan Brown	Cooper	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	Onofre Marimón	Maserati	8	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Edgar Barth	EMW	24	—	—	Exhaust	0
R	Johnny Claes	Connaught	25	—	—	Retired	0
R	Oswald Karch	Veritas	34	—	—	Retired	0
R	Willi Heeks	Veritas	18	—	—	Retired	0
R	Jean Behra	Gordini	9	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Harry Schell	Gordini	10	—	—	Engine	0
R	Prince Bira	Connaught	15	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Theo Fitzau	AFM	21	—	—	Retired	0
R	Kurt Adolff	Ferrari	27	—	—	Retired	0
R	Günther Bechem	AFM	30	—	—	Retired	0
R	Maurice Trintignant	Gordini	5	—	—	Differential	0
R	Roy Salvadori	Connaught	13	—	—	Engine	0
R	Erwin Bauer	Veritas	33	—	—	Retired	0
R	Hans von Stuck	AFM	23	—	—	Retired	0

1953 German Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1953 German Grand Prix?+

Nino Farina (Ferrari) won the 1953 German Grand Prix on 1953-08-02 at Nürburgring.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1953 German Grand Prix?+

P1: Nino Farina (Ferrari). P2: Nino Farina (Ferrari), 3:02 behind. P3: Nino Farina (Ferrari), 3:02 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1953 German Grand Prix?+

Luigi Villoresi took pole position for the 1953 German Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1953 German Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1953 German Grand Prix with Nino Farina taking victory.