The XIII Grand Prix d'Albi was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 5 August 1951 at the Circuit Les Planques, Albi. The race was run over 34 laps of the circuit, and was won by French driv
The 1951 Formula One season was the fifth season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the second World Championship of Drivers, which was contested over eight races between 27 May and 28 Octob
Juan Manuel Fangio driving for Alfa Romeo won the first of his 5 world championships in the 1951 World Championship of Drivers.
Alberto Ascari finished runner-up in the World Championship of Drivers.
José Froilán González finished in third place in the World Championship of Drivers.
HWM made their debut with the 51, driven by future race winner Stirling Moss.