1954 Formula One season
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The 1954 Formula One season was the eighth season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the fifth World Championship of Drivers, which was contested over nine races between 17 January and 24 Oc
Juan Manuel Fangio (pictured in 1952) won his second Drivers' Championship and first of four consecutive with Maserati.
José Froilán González finished runner-up in the World Championship of Drivers with Ferrari.
González's teammate Mike Hawthorn finished third in the World Championship of Drivers.
Lancia designed the D50, but it was only ready for the last race of the season.
1953 Formula One season
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The 1953 Formula One season was the seventh season of FIA Formula One motor racing. Just as in 1952, races counting towards the 4th World Championship of Drivers—which was contested over nine races be
1954 Formula One season
…mentor Luigi Villoresi made the same change. The team hired Maurice Trintignant from Gordini. Gordini hired Élie Bayol, who had driven for OSCA in 1953 alongside Louis Chiron, so Harry Schell competed in a private Maserati. Unable to get their cars ready any sooner, Mercedes joined the championship…
Ascari's teammate Giuseppe Farina finished third.
Juan Manuel Fangio (leaning on car) was hired by Maserati. Teammate José Froilán González is seen sitting in the car.
Louis Chiron (left) returned to F1 driving for OSCA.