News Details
Formula 1's very first World Champion crowned at home
Phillip van Osten
03/09/2025 at 13:1503/09/2025 at 12:07 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Italy's Giuseppe Farina won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on this day in 1950, the Alfa Romeo driver also clinching Formula 1's very first world championship. Farina triumphed after fending off an early challenge from Ferrari's Alberto Ascari before the Scuderia driver's efforts were thwarted by an engine issue. Farina's title, achieved with a 3 point advantage over Fangio, marked the only time in F1 history when a driver won the world championship by triumphing in his home race.
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Remembering Formula 1 and McLaren's most gifted rebel
Andrew Lewin
29/08/2025 at 11:3029/08/2025 at 11:36 ©WRi James Simon...
7mo ago from F1i.com
Herta dodges F2 rumours amid Cadillac speculation
Aug.28 Colton Herta has declined to confirm or deny mounting speculation...
7mo ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Alonso: Palou is 'Formula 1-level', just needs the...
©IndyCar Phillip van Osten
28/08/2025 at 16:3428/08/2025 at 16:25...
7mo ago from F1i.com
Barrichello, Lammers sons make moves toward F1
Aug.30 Two more famous names are edging closer to Formula 1. Fernando...
7mo ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage not due to special rear...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Why WorldSBK leader Nicolo Bulega could miss out on a...
Rumours surrounding Nicolo Bulega and a possible move to MotoGP in 2027...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Renovations begin at Goiania after MotoGP's...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Alex Marquez has been struggling in MotoGP this...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar: A closer look at Mick Schumacher's true pace
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power's father okay after wrestling with armed...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher: “I thought I was ready — but I...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Winners and losers from IndyCar at Barber Motorsports...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai continues to honour Craig Breen's memory
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team will run a special livery at this...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai unveils Craig Breen tribute livery for WRC...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Storm damage forces changes to WRC Rally Islas...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera returns to WRC with Subaru
Double WRC Champion Kalle Rovanpera is set to return to the WRC next year...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
BBC reporter reveals what Martin Odegaard was seen...
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was seen engaged in a lengthy and animated...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Is 'underestimated' Raya the best goalkeeper in the...
Kai Havertz declared David Raya the best goalkeeper in the world after his...
5h ago from SkySports.com
Arteta admits Arsenal had point to prove after ‘big...
t;li>Havertz goal offers response after back-to-back defeatsArteta...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com
Restored David Raya makes the difference to help...
el Arteta discovered that playing your best goalkeeper can be a good idea...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Why Horner and Newey split, why Red Bull are in crisis and...
It was one of F1's greatest ever partnerships as... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
Oscar Piastri eager to 'cause headaches' after McLaren...
Oscar Piastri got his season up and running last... Read More »
13m ago from RacingNews365.com
'Welcome to paradise': Inside F1 star's incredible new...
Ah, the life of a Formula 1 driver. Yes they have... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
