1951 Formula One season
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The 1951 Formula One season saw the 2nd running of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It commenced on May 27, 1951, and ended on October 28 after eight races. There were also 14 races in 1951 that, while run to World Championship rules, did not count towards championship standings.
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[edit] Season summary
Ferrari's newer, unsupercharged 4.5 litre cars offered a real challenge to the Alfas, which were nearing the end of their development potential. Although Alfas won four of the European races, with Fangio taking the championship, Ferrari's three victories spelled the end for the Alfas. BRM made their only championship appearance with the V16 at Silverstone, and the old, slow Talbots were increasingly outclassed.
Points were given to top 5 finishers (8, 6, 4, 3, 2). 1 point was given for fastest lap. Only the best four of eight scores counted towards the world championship. Points for shared drives were divided equally between the drivers, regardless of who had driven more laps.
[edit] Season review
[edit] 1951 Drivers Championship final standings
The points that count for the championship are shown above; while the total points that the driver scores are shown in parenthesis.
[edit] Non-Championship race results
Other Formula One races held in 1951, which did not count towards the World Championship.
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