1950 Italian Grand Prix

The 1950 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on September 3, 1950 at Monza. It was the seventh and final event of the 1950 World Drivers' Championship. In this race, Nino Farina became the first World Drivers' Champion, and the only driver to win the title in his home country.

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Ferrari pulled out all the stops to impress at their home circuit, producing a new unsupercharged 4½ litre engine to try and end the Alfa monopoly. Ascari gained a stunning 2nd place on the grid to Fangio and then in the race leading Farina. Sadly, the pace was too punishing for the new car and a porous block broke on lap 20 and the battle returned as usual to the Alfas. Fangio retired twice– once in his own car and a second time after taking over Taruffi's. Farina led to the finish from Ascari who was now in team-mate Serafini's car. Only seven cars finished out of the 26 starters and with Farina's win, he became the first recipient of the World Driver's Championship crown.

Drivers' Championship standings after the race

 * Note: Only the top five positions are listed. Only the best 4 results counted towards the Championship.