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Grosser Preis von Deutschland 1951
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THE HISTORICAL RECORD
Profile & context
Event date: 29 Jul 1951
- Name
- Grosser Preis von Deutschland 1951
PROVENANCE
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F1DB
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Recorded qualifying format: TWO_SESSION
Grand Prix context
Grosser Preis von Deutschland 1951 · Nürburgring
Technical formula: Formula 1. World Championship membership is separate from technical regulations.
1951 Formula 1 World Championship · round 6
Race classification
| Position | Driver | Constructor | Recorded details | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | 3:23:03.300 · 20 laps · ferrari | 8 |
| 2 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Alfa Romeo | 3:23:33.800 · 20 laps · alfa-romeo | 7 |
| 3 | José Froilán González | Ferrari | 3:27:42.300 · 20 laps · ferrari | 4 |
| 4 | Luigi Villoresi | Ferrari | 3:28:53.500 · 20 laps · ferrari | 3 |
| 5 | Piero Taruffi | Ferrari | 3:30:52.400 · 20 laps · ferrari | 2 |
| 6 | Rudi Fischer | Ferrari | Time not recorded · 19 laps · ferrari | Unknown / not applicable |
| 7 | Robert Manzon | Simca-Gordini | Time not recorded · 19 laps · gordini | Unknown / not applicable |
| 8 | Louis Rosier | Talbot-Lago | Time not recorded · 19 laps · talbot-lago | Unknown / not applicable |
| 9 | Pierre Levegh | Talbot-Lago | Time not recorded · 18 laps · talbot-lago | Unknown / not applicable |
| 10 | Jacques Swaters | Talbot-Lago | Time not recorded · 18 laps · talbot-lago | Unknown / not applicable |
| 11 | Johnny Claes | Talbot-Lago | Time not recorded · 17 laps · talbot-lago | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Yves Giraud-Cabantous | Talbot-Lago | Accident · Time not recorded · 17 laps · talbot-lago | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Maurice Trintignant | Simca-Gordini | Engine · Time not recorded · 13 laps · gordini | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Felice Bonetto | Alfa Romeo | Magneto · Time not recorded · 12 laps · alfa-romeo | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Duncan Hamilton | Talbot-Lago | Oil pressure · Time not recorded · 12 laps · talbot-lago | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Paul Pietsch | Alfa Romeo | Accident · Time not recorded · 11 laps · alfa-romeo | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | André Simon | Simca-Gordini | Engine · Time not recorded · 11 laps · gordini | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Nino Farina | Alfa Romeo | Overheating · Time not recorded · 8 laps · alfa-romeo | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Philippe Étancelin | Talbot-Lago | Gearbox · Time not recorded · 4 laps · talbot-lago | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Toni Branca | Maserati | Engine · Time not recorded · 3 laps · maserati | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Louis Chiron | Talbot-Lago | Ignition · Time not recorded · 3 laps · talbot-lago | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Emmanuel de Graffenried | Maserati | Engine · Time not recorded · 2 laps · maserati | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNS | David Murray | Maserati | Engine · Time not recorded · maserati | Unknown / not applicable |
Qualifying
| Position | Driver | Constructor | Recorded details | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | 9:55.800 · ferrari | |
| 2 | José Froilán González | Ferrari | 9:57.500 · ferrari | |
| 3 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Alfa Romeo | 9:59.000 · alfa-romeo | |
| 4 | Nino Farina | Alfa Romeo | 10:01.000 · alfa-romeo | |
| 5 | Luigi Villoresi | Ferrari | 10:06.600 · ferrari | |
| 6 | Piero Taruffi | Ferrari | 10:12.900 · ferrari | |
| 7 | Paul Pietsch | Alfa Romeo | 10:15.700 · alfa-romeo | |
| 8 | Rudi Fischer | Ferrari | 10:23.800 · ferrari | |
| 9 | Robert Manzon | Simca-Gordini | 10:28.900 · gordini | |
| 10 | Felice Bonetto | Alfa Romeo | 10:46.100 · alfa-romeo | |
| 11 | Yves Giraud-Cabantous | Talbot-Lago | 10:52.800 · talbot-lago | |
| 12 | André Simon | Simca-Gordini | 10:57.500 · gordini | |
| 13 | Louis Chiron | Talbot-Lago | 11:00.200 · talbot-lago | |
| 14 | Maurice Trintignant | Simca-Gordini | 11:07.500 · gordini | |
| 15 | Louis Rosier | Talbot-Lago | 11:08.200 · talbot-lago | |
| 16 | Emmanuel de Graffenried | Maserati | 11:25.600 · maserati | |
| 17 | Toni Branca | Maserati | 11:26.700 · maserati | |
| 18 | Johnny Claes | Talbot-Lago | 11:33.600 · talbot-lago | |
| 19 | Pierre Levegh | Talbot-Lago | 11:41.900 · talbot-lago | |
| 20 | Duncan Hamilton | Talbot-Lago | 11:49.300 · talbot-lago | |
| 21 | Philippe Étancelin | Talbot-Lago | 11:52.900 · talbot-lago | |
| 22 | Jacques Swaters | Talbot-Lago | 12:09.100 · talbot-lago |
Starting grid
| Position | Driver | Constructor | Recorded details | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | 9:55.800 · ferrari | |
| 2 | José Froilán González | Ferrari | 9:57.500 · ferrari | |
| 3 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Alfa Romeo | 9:59.000 · alfa-romeo | |
| 4 | Nino Farina | Alfa Romeo | 10:01.000 · alfa-romeo | |
| 5 | Luigi Villoresi | Ferrari | 10:06.600 · ferrari | |
| 6 | Piero Taruffi | Ferrari | 10:12.900 · ferrari | |
| 7 | Paul Pietsch | Alfa Romeo | 10:15.700 · alfa-romeo | |
| 8 | Rudi Fischer | Ferrari | 10:23.800 · ferrari | |
| 9 | Robert Manzon | Simca-Gordini | 10:28.900 · gordini | |
| 10 | Felice Bonetto | Alfa Romeo | 10:46.100 · alfa-romeo | |
| 11 | Yves Giraud-Cabantous | Talbot-Lago | 10:52.800 · talbot-lago | |
| 12 | André Simon | Simca-Gordini | 10:57.500 · gordini | |
| 13 | Louis Chiron | Talbot-Lago | 11:00.200 · talbot-lago | |
| 14 | Maurice Trintignant | Simca-Gordini | 11:07.500 · gordini | |
| 15 | Louis Rosier | Talbot-Lago | 11:08.200 · talbot-lago | |
| 16 | Emmanuel de Graffenried | Maserati | 11:25.600 · maserati | |
| 17 | Toni Branca | Maserati | 11:26.700 · maserati | |
| 18 | Johnny Claes | Talbot-Lago | 11:33.600 · talbot-lago | |
| 19 | Pierre Levegh | Talbot-Lago | 11:41.900 · talbot-lago | |
| 20 | Duncan Hamilton | Talbot-Lago | 11:49.300 · talbot-lago | |
| 21 | Philippe Étancelin | Talbot-Lago | 11:52.900 · talbot-lago | |
| 22 | Jacques Swaters | Talbot-Lago | 12:09.100 · talbot-lago |
Championship progression
| Position | Driver | Constructor | Recorded details | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 27 |
| 2 | Alberto Ascari | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 17 |
| 3 | José Froilán González | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 15 |
| 4 | Nino Farina | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 15 |
| 5 | Luigi Villoresi | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 15 |
| 6 | Lee Wallard | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 9 |
| 7 | Piero Taruffi | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 8 |
| 8 | Mike Nazaruk | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 6 |
| 9 | Reg Parnell | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 5 |
| 10 | Luigi Fagioli | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 4 |
| 11 | Consalvo Sanesi | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 3 |
| 11 | Andy Linden | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 3 |
| 11 | Louis Rosier | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 3 |
| 11 | Felice Bonetto | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 3 |
| 15 | Jack McGrath | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 2 |
| 15 | Manny Ayulo | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 2 |
| 17 | Emmanuel de Graffenried | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 2 |
| 17 | Bobby Ball | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 2 |
| 17 | Yves Giraud-Cabantous | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 2 |