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1953 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1953 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
- 1953
- Round
- 6
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Winner
- Alberto Ascari
- Classified drivers
- 28
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | José Froilán González | Maserati | +2 laps |
| 3 | Mike Hawthorn | Ferrari | +3 laps |
| 4 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Maserati | Finished |
| 5 | Nino Farina | Ferrari | +2 laps |
| 6 | Luigi Villoresi | Ferrari | Axle |
| 7 | Onofre Marimón | Maserati | Engine |
| 8 | Maurice Trintignant | Gordini | Axle |
| 9 | Harry Schell | Gordini | Electrical |
| 10 | Tony Rolt | Connaught | Halfshaft |
| 11 | Ken Wharton | Cooper | +10 laps |
| 12 | Lance Macklin | HWM | Clutch |
| 13 | Kenneth McAlpine | Connaught | Retirement |
| 14 | Peter Whitehead | Cooper | +11 laps |
| 15 | Jimmy Stewart | Cooper | Spun off |
| 16 | Felice Bonetto | Maserati | +8 laps |
| 17 | Duncan Hamilton | HWM | Clutch |
| 18 | Bob Gerard | Cooper | Suspension |
| 19 | Birabongse Bhanudej | Connaught | +8 laps |
| 20 | Ian Stewart | Connaught | Ignition |