Nino Farina
Giuseppe "Nino" Farina holds the unique distinction of being Formula 1's inaugural World Champion in 1950. Driving for Alfa Romeo, his aggressive, often flamboyant style led to 5 victories and 6 pole positions during his career. A pre-war Grand Prix star, Farina transitioned seamlessly into the new World Championship era, showcasing both remarkable speed and a fierce competitive spirit across his 37 starts. His early dominance set the standard for the sport's golden age.
All-time records
Where Nino Farina ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 2nd in Oldest F1 Race Winners (46y 276d)
- 6th in Biggest F1 Winning Margins (+2:51.000)
- 7th in Best F1 Points per Race Average (12.42 points per race)
- =15th in Closest F1 Championship Finishes (3 points)
- 17th in Highest F1 Win Percentage (13.9% %)
37Races
5Wins
20Podiums
29Top 10s
5.84Avg Position
3.19Avg Grid Pos
1Driver Titles
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1 | 13 | 75.33 | 23 |
| Alfa Romeo | 4 | 7 | 52 | 14 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 1 | 4.67 | 3 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 3.67 | 6 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 1 | 3.33 | 5 |
| Circuit Bremgarten | 1 | 3.8 | 4 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 1.33 | 3 |
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| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Juan Fangio vs Nino Farina | 3–1 | |
| 1950 | Luigi Fagioli vs Nino Farina | 2–1 |
19555 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Withdrew | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | P4 | 3 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P2 | 2 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P3 | 1.33 |
19542 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Ignition | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P2 | 6 |
19538 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 8 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Accident | 0 |
19528 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P4 | 3 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P6 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Magneto | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | Magneto | 0 |
19518 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 7 | P3 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 4 | Overheating | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 3 | Clutch | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | P1 | 8 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | P3 | 4 |
19506 races, 3 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 3 | P1 | 8 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | P4 | 4 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | P1 | 9 |