F1: The most successful drivers of the 50s - Formula 1

THE years 50 undoubtedly the best time for F1 in Italy, at least as far as the drivers are concerned. Ranked five most successful riders that decade (the first in the history of the Circus), in fact, we find two of our representatives.

The ranking also consists of British and Australian, but the Argentinean dominates the ranking, one of the best in history. Let's open together the "top five" where you can find biographies and palm trees.

1st Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina)

Born June 24, 1911 in Balcarza (Argentina) and died on July 17, 1995 in Buenos Aires (Argentina).

SEASONS: 8 (1950-1951, 1953-1958)

HOTELS: 4 (Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes, Ferrari)

PALMARES: 51 Grand Prix, 5 World Championships (1951, 1954-1957), 24 wins, 29 pole positions, 23 best laps, 35 podiums.

2nd Alberto Askari (Italy)

Born on July 13, 1918 in Milan (Italy), died on May 26, 1955 in Monza (Italy).

SEASONS: 6 (1950-1955)

STABLES: 3 (Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia)

PALMARES: 32 Grand Prix, 2 World Championships (1952, 1953), 13 wins, 14 pole positions, 12 best laps, 17 podiums.

3rd Giuseppe Farina (Italy)

Born on October 30, 1906 in Turin (Italy) and died on June 30, 1966 in Aiguebel (France).

SEASONS: 6 (1950-1955)

STANDS: 2 (Alfa Romeo, Ferrari)

PALMARES: 33 GP, 1 World Championship (1950), 5 wins, 5 pole positions, 5 best laps, 20 podiums

4th Mike Hawthorne (UK)

Born April 10, 1929 in Mexborough (UK) and died on January 22, 1959 in Guildford (UK).

SEASONS: 7 (1952-1958)

STANDS: 5 (Cooper, Ferrari, Vanwall, Maserati, BRM).

PALMARES: 45 GP, 1 World Championship (1958), 3 wins, 4 pole positions, 6 best laps, 18 podiums

5 ° Jack Brabham (Australia)

Born April 2, 1926 in Hurstville (Australia).

SEASONS 50s: 5 (1955-1959)

STABLI 50-h: 2 (Cooper, Maserati)

PALMARES In the 50s: 21 GP, 1 World Championship (1959), 2 wins, 1 pole position, 1 best lap, 5 podiums.

SEASONS: 16 (1955-1970)

DOWNLOAD: 4 (Cooper, Maserati, Lotus, Brabham)

PALMARES: 123 GP, 3 World Championships (1959-1960, 1966), 14 wins, 13 pole positions, 12 best laps, 31 podiums.

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