In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we take you back to the very first Formula 1 World Championship race at Silverstone in 1950. With King George VI in attendance, Alfa Romeo’s legendary Alfetta 158 on the grid, and icons like Giuseppe Farina, Juan Manuel Fangio, and Enzo Ferrari shaping motorsport history—this was the start of F1 as we know it.
We’ll dive into:
🏎 The story of F1’s inaugural season and its legendary drivers
⚙️ How 1950s F1 cars were designed—engines, suspension, brakes, and aerodynamics
🚦 The major differences in rules and safety compared to modern Formula 1
🔧 Why innovation in F1 has always been about pushing limits
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the sport, this episode explores how Formula 1 went from leather caps and steel chassis to 1000hp hybrid machines.
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