The Racing Years

1950: the world's first drivers' championship with the world's most famous drivers. Featuring cars such as Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Jaguar, the main races include: The Grand Prix, Belgium Grand Prix, Silverstone, Indy 500 and German Grand Prix.

1952: a crisis in Grand Prix Racing. Alfa Romeo retires while at the top, leaving Ferrari and BRM as Formula 1 contenders. But race organizers decide that Formula Two is more entertaining and should become the World Championship Formula.

1954 is a pivotal racing year, with a new Formula 1 using 2.5 liter engines. Defending world champion, Alberto Ascari, signs for Lancia, Mercedes prepares for their Grand Prix return, Maserati debuts the 250F and Ferrari introduces four new models.