Nino Farina
born 30 Oct 1906 · raced 1950–1955
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 33 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)
- 3rd in Oldest F1 Pole Sitters (48y 78d)
- 5th in Best F1 Points per Race Average (13.09 points per race)
- 6th in Biggest F1 Winning Margins (+2:51.000)
- =15th in Closest F1 Championship Finishes (3 points)
- 16th in Highest F1 Win Percentage (15.2% %)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1 | 12 | 75.33 |
| Alfa Romeo | 4 | 7 | 52 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 1 | 5 |
| Circuit Bremgarten | 1 | 4.75 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 4.67 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 3.67 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 3.5 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 3.11 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 1.33 |
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.
- Alberto Ascari14 shared races · Compare with Alberto Ascari (1953)
- Juan Fangio13 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1951)
- Mike Hawthorn8 shared races · Compare with Mike Hawthorn (1953)
- Luigi Villoresi7 shared races · Compare with Luigi Villoresi (1953)
- Piero Taruffi6 shared races · Compare with Piero Taruffi (1952)
- Luigi Fagioli6 shared races · Compare with Luigi Fagioli (1950)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Ferrari | Farina vs TrintignantNino Farina vs Maurice Trintignant | 1–1 |
| 1953 | Ferrari | Farina vs HawthornNino Farina vs Mike Hawthorn | 5–3 |
| 1953 | Ferrari | Ascari vs FarinaAlberto Ascari vs Nino Farina | 6–2 |
| 1953 | Ferrari | Farina vs VilloresiNino Farina vs Luigi Villoresi | 5–2 |
| 1952 | Ferrari | Farina vs TaruffiNino Farina vs Piero Taruffi | 4–2 |
| 1952 | Ferrari | Ascari vs FarinaAlberto Ascari vs Nino Farina | 6–0 |
| 1951 | Alfa Romeo | Fangio vs FarinaJuan Fangio vs Nino Farina | 5–2 |
| 1951 | Alfa Romeo | Farina vs SanesiNino Farina vs Consalvo Sanesi | 3–1 |
| 1951 | Alfa Romeo | Bonetto vs FarinaFelice Bonetto vs Nino Farina | 2–1 |
| 1951 | Alfa Romeo | Farina vs de GraffenriedNino Farina vs Toulo de Graffenried | 3–0 |
| 1950 | Alfa Romeo | Fangio vs FarinaJuan Fangio vs Nino Farina | 3–3 |
| 1950 | Alfa Romeo | Fagioli vs FarinaLuigi Fagioli vs Nino Farina | 2–3 |
19554 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Withdrew | 0 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 14 | P4 | 3 | |
| 1 | P2 | 2 | |
| 5 | P3 | 1.33 |
Earlier seasons1950–1954 (5 seasons)▾
19542 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ignition | 0 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 |
19538 races, 1 winFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P1 | 8 | |
| 5 | P3 | 4 | |
| 6 | P5 | 2 | |
| 4 | Engine | 0 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | Accident | 0 |
19527 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | P4 | 3 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P6 | 0 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | Magneto | 0 | |
| 1 | Magneto | 0 |
19517 races, 1 winAlfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 7 | P3 | 3 | |
| 2 | Engine | 0 | |
| 4 | Overheating | 0 | |
| 3 | Clutch | 1 | |
| 2 | P5 | 2 | |
| 2 | P1 | 8 | |
| 2 | P3 | 4 |
19506 races, 3 winsAlfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | P1 | 8 | |
| 2 | P74 places worse than season average (P2.8) | 0 | |
| 1 | P4 | 4 | |
| 2 | P1 | 9 | |
| 2 | Accident | 0 | |
| 1 | P1 | 9 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Nino Farina’s average finish in 1950 (P2.8, retirements excluded).