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The 1950-1959 Decade in Formula 1

The 1950-1959 decade marks the official beginning of Formula 1, with the creation of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950. This decade saw the dominance of legendary drivers such as Alberto Ascari and Juan Manuel Fangio, the latter winning four World Championships. The most important teams of the era included Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Lancia, while the races took place in a highly competitive and dangerous environment. Formula 1 was defining its foundations, with technical choices that would shape the future of the sport.

• 1950

• 1951

• 1952

• 1953

• 1954

• 1955

• 1956

• 1957

• 1958

• 1959