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.
The 1951 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 16 September 1951 at Monza. It was race 7 of 8 in the 1951 World Championship of Drivers.
The Ferrari 375 F1s of Chico Landi and Piero Taruffi during the race weekend
Franco Rol of OSCA Automobili leading Ferrari's Alberto Ascari during the race
Ascari's winning Ferrari 375 F1 during the race weekend.