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1951 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1951 British Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1951
- Round
- 5
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Winner
- José Froilán González
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Froilán González | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Alfa Romeo | Finished |
| 3 | Nino Farina | Alfa Romeo | Clutch |
| 4 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | Gearbox |
| 5 | Luigi Villoresi | Ferrari | +2 laps |
| 6 | Consalvo Sanesi | Alfa Romeo | +6 laps |
| 7 | Felice Bonetto | Alfa Romeo | +3 laps |
| 8 | Peter Whitehead | Ferrari | +7 laps |
| 9 | Louis Rosier | Talbot-Lago | +7 laps |
| 10 | Bob Gerard | ERA | +8 laps |
| 11 | Duncan Hamilton | Talbot-Lago | +9 laps |
| 12 | Brian Shawe-Taylor | ERA | +6 laps |
| 13 | Louis Chiron | Talbot-Lago | Brakes |
| 14 | Johnny Claes | Talbot-Lago | +10 laps |
| 15 | David Murray | Maserati | Engine |
| 16 | Philip Fotheringham-Parker | Maserati | Oil leak |
| 17 | John James | Maserati | Radiator |
| 18 | Joe Kelly | Alta | NC |
| 19 | Peter Walker | BRM | +6 laps |
| 20 | Reg Parnell | BRM | +5 laps |