British Grand Prix
Round 6 of 1953
Circuit
Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone
Country
UK
Date
Jul 18, 1953
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Ascari N/A | Ferrari | 1 | 90 | 2:50 | 8.5 |
| 2 | Juan Fangio N/A | Maserati | 4 | 90 | +1:00.000 | 6 |
| 3 | Nino Farina N/A | Ferrari | 5 | 88 | +2 Laps | 4 |
| 4 | José Froilán González N/A | Maserati | 2 | 88 | +2 Laps | 3.5 |
| 5 | Mike Hawthorn N/A | Ferrari | 3 | 87 | +3 Laps | 2 |
| 6 | Felice Bonetto N/A | Maserati | 16 | 82 | +8 Laps | 0 |
| 7 | Prince Bira N/A | Connaught | 19 | 82 | +8 Laps | 0 |
| 8 | Ken Wharton N/A | Cooper | 11 | 80 | +10 Laps | 0 |
| 9 | Peter Whitehead N/A | Cooper | 14 | 79 | +11 Laps | 0 |
| 10 | Louis Rosier N/A | Ferrari | 24 | 78 | +12 Laps | 0 |
| 11 | Jimmy Stewart N/A | Cooper | 15 | 79 | Spun off | 0 |
| 12 | Tony Rolt N/A | Connaught | 10 | 70 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| 13 | Luigi Villoresi N/A | Ferrari | 6 | 65 | Axle | 0 |
| 14 | Onofre Marimón N/A | Maserati | 7 | 65 | Engine | 0 |
| 15 | Alan Brown N/A | Cooper | 21 | 56 | Overheating | 0 |
| 16 | Peter Collins N/A | HWM | 23 | 56 | Spun off | 0 |
| 17 | Jack Fairman N/A | HWM | 27 | 54 | Clutch | 0 |
| 18 | Roy Salvadori N/A | Connaught | 28 | 50 | Wheel | 0 |
| 19 | Toulo de Graffenried N/A | Maserati | 26 | 34 | Clutch | 0 |
| 20 | Lance Macklin N/A | HWM | 12 | 31 | Clutch | 0 |
| 21 | Jean Behra N/A | Gordini | 22 | 30 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 22 | Ian Stewart N/A | Connaught | 20 | 24 | Ignition | 0 |
| 23 | Maurice Trintignant N/A | Gordini | 8 | 14 | Axle | 0 |
| 24 | Duncan Hamilton N/A | HWM | 17 | 14 | Clutch | 0 |
| 25 | Harry Schell N/A | Gordini | 9 | 5 | Electrical | 0 |
| 26 | Kenneth McAlpine N/A | Connaught | 13 | 0 | Retired | 0 |
| 27 | Tony Crook N/A | Cooper | 25 | 0 | Fuel system | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1953 British Grand Prix took place at Silverstone Circuit in UK. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.
27 drivers completed the race, with Alberto Ascari taking the victory.