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1953 Belgian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1953 Belgian 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
- 1953
- Round
- 4
- Grand Prix
- Belgian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Winner
- Alberto Ascari
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Maserati | Engine |
| 2 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | Finished |
| 3 | José Froilán González | Maserati | Throttle |
| 4 | Nino Farina | Ferrari | Engine |
| 5 | Luigi Villoresi | Ferrari | Finished |
| 6 | Onofre Marimón | Maserati | +1 lap |
| 7 | Mike Hawthorn | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 8 | Maurice Trintignant | Gordini | +1 lap |
| 9 | Emmanuel de Graffenried | Maserati | +1 lap |
| 10 | Johnny Claes | Maserati | Accident |
| 11 | Paul Frère | HWM | +6 laps |
| 12 | Harry Schell | Gordini | +3 laps |
| 13 | Louis Rosier | Ferrari | +3 laps |
| 14 | Jean Behra | Gordini | Engine |
| 15 | Fred Wacker | Gordini | +4 laps |
| 16 | Peter Collins | HWM | Clutch |
| 17 | Lance Macklin | HWM | Engine |
| 18 | André Pilette | Connaught | +7 laps |
| 19 | Arthur Legat | Veritas | Transmission |
| 20 | Georges Berger | Simca-Gordini | Engine |