Alberto Ascari
born 13 Jul 1918 · raced 1950–1955
Alberto Ascari was Italy's last Formula 1 World Champion, a dominant figure in the sport's nascent years. Known for his smooth, precise driving style and remarkable consistency, he often made racing look effortless. Ascari secured consecutive titles in 1952 and 1953 with Ferrari, showcasing an unparalleled mastery of the era's machinery. His career, though tragically cut short, included 31 starts, achieving 13 victories and 17 podiums. Ascari's legacy is that of a natural talent whose early passing left fans wondering what more he could have accomplished.
All-time records
Where Alberto Ascari ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 2nd in Best F1 Points per Race Average (14.29 points per race)
- 2nd in Best Pole to Win Conversion in F1 (64.3% %)
- 2nd in Highest F1 Win Percentage (41.9% %)
- =2nd in Most Consecutive F1 Wins (9 consecutive wins)
- 2nd in Most Dominant F1 Seasons (85.7% %)
- 7th in Biggest F1 Winning Margins (+2:48.200)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 2 | 6.25 | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 2 | 4.41 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 2 | 3.9 | 5 |
| Circuit Bremgarten | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Luigi Villoresi17 shared races · Compare with Luigi Villoresi (1953)
- Nino Farina14 shared races · Compare with Nino Farina (1953)
- Piero Taruffi10 shared races · Compare with Piero Taruffi (1952)
- Mike Hawthorn8 shared races · Compare with Mike Hawthorn (1953)
- José Froilán González5 shared races · Compare with José Froilán González (1951)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Alberto Ascari vs Mike Hawthorn | 5–3 | |
| 1953 | Alberto Ascari vs Nino Farina | 6–2 | |
| 1953 | Alberto Ascari vs Luigi Villoresi | 6–1 | |
| 1952 | Alberto Ascari vs Nino Farina | 6–0 | |
| 1952 | Alberto Ascari vs Piero Taruffi | 5–0 | |
| 1951 | Alberto Ascari vs Luigi Villoresi | 6–1 | |
| 1951 | Alberto Ascari vs José Froilán González | 2–2 | |
| 1951 | Alberto Ascari vs Piero Taruffi | 4–1 | |
| 1950 | Alberto Ascari vs Luigi Villoresi | 2–1 |
19552 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lancia | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Lancia | 2 | Accident | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1954 (5 seasons)▾
19544 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Lancia | 1 | Clutch | 1 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 27 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 30 | Engine | 0.14 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | Transmission | 0 |
19538 races, 5 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | Accident | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Engine | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 8.5 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P4 | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 8 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
19526 races, 6 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 8.5 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
19517 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P4 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 8 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P2 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P6 | 0 |
19504 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P2 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Oil pump | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P2 | 6 |