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Who Was the First F1 Champion?

Summary by f1chronicle.com
The first Formula One World Champion was Giuseppe “Nino” Farina, who won the inaugural championship in 1950. He secured his place in motorsport history by winning the first-ever F1 championship race at Silverstone, the 1950 British Grand Prix. Farina added victories in Switzerland and Italy that season to clinch the title ahead of his teammate Juan Manuel Fangio. Giuseppe Farina's triumph marked the beginning of the prestigious Formula One World…
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The first Formula One World Champion was Giuseppe “Nino” Farina, who won the inaugural championship in 1950. He secured his place in motorsport history by winning the first-ever F1 championship race at Silverstone, the 1950 British Grand Prix. Farina added victories in Switzerland and Italy that season to clinch the title ahead of his teammate Juan Manuel Fangio. Giuseppe Farina's triumph marked the beginning of the prestigious Formula One World…

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f1chronicle.com broke the news in on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
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