Nino Farina
37Races
5Wins
20Podiums
29Top 10s
5.84Avg Position
3.19Avg Grid Pos
1Driver Titles
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% %)
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 |