1949 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season

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The 1949 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the inaugural F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix season. The season consisted of six Grand Prix races in five classes: 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and Sidecars 600cc. It began on 17 June, with Isle of Man TT and ended with Nations Grand Prix on 4 September.

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1949 Grand Prix season calendar

RoundDateGrand PrixCircuit125cc winner250cc winner350cc winner500cc winnerSidecars 600cc winnerReport
117 June Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Isle of Man TT Snaefell Mountain Flag of Ireland.svg Manliff Barrington Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Frith Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harold Daniell Report
23 July Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Swiss Grand Prix Bremgarten Flag of Italy.svg Nello Pagani Flag of Italy.svg Bruno Ruffo Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Frith Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leslie Graham Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver / Jenkinson Report
39 July Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch TT Assen Flag of Italy.svg Nello Pagani Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Frith Flag of Italy.svg Nello Pagani Report
417 July Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Frith Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Doran Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver / Jenkinson Report
520 August Flag of Ulster.svg Ulster Grand Prix Clady Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maurice Cann Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Frith Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leslie Graham Report
64 September Flag of Italy.svg Nations Grand Prix Monza Flag of Italy.svg Gianni Leoni Flag of Italy.svg Dario Ambrosini Flag of Italy.svg Nello Pagani Flag of Italy.svg Frigerio / Dobelli Report

Standings

Scoring system

Points were awarded to the top five finishers in each race with an extra point for the race finisher with the fastest lap. All rounds counted towards the championship in the 125cc, 250cc and Sidecar categories, while in the 350cc and 500cc championships, only the best three results counted.

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  Fastest lap 
Points1087651

500cc final standings

PosRiderMachine MAN
Flag of the Isle of Man.svg
SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
BEL
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
ULS
Flag of Ulster.svg
NAT
Flag of Italy.svg
Pts
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leslie Graham AJS 1012Ret1Ret30 (31)
2 Flag of Italy.svg Nello Pagani Gilera 4153129 (40)
3 Flag of Italy.svg Arciso Artesiani Gilera 232Ret225 (32)
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Doran AJS 8Ret14323
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Artie Bell Norton 4Ret44220 (26)
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harold Daniell Norton 136717
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Lockett Norton 2Ret5RetRet13
8 Flag of Italy.svg Enrico Lorenzetti Moto Guzzi 1037
9 Flag of Ireland.svg Ernie Lyons Velocette 37
10 Flag of Italy.svg Gianni Leoni Moto Guzzi 6Ret646
11 Flag of New Zealand.svg Syd Jensen Triumph 5Ret95
12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Frith Velocette Ret5RetRet5
13 Flag of Italy.svg Bruno Bertacchini Moto Guzzi RetRet55
14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jock West AJS 55
15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Armstrong AJS 60
= Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cromie McCandless Norton 60
= Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fred Stevens Triumph 60
18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Bills Velocette 7Ret100
19 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Turner Norton 1870
20 Flag of Italy.svg Umberto Masetti Gilera 7Ret0
21 Flag of Ireland.svg Reg Armstrong AJS 70
= Flag of Italy.svg Felice Benasedo Moto Guzzi 70
23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harry Hinton Norton 98160
24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg George Morrison Norton 31Ret8Ret0
25 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Richoz Norton 80
= Flag of Italy.svg Ricardo Sabbadini Moto Guzzi 80
= Flag of Ireland.svg James Scott Triumph 80
28 Flag of Italy.svg Oscar Clemencich Gilera 9Ret150
29 Flag of Italy.svg Sante Geminiani Moto Guzzi 90
= Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Hans Kaufmann Gilera 90
31 Flag of Italy.svg Dante Bianchi Moto Guzzi 100
= Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Georges Cordey Norton 100
= Flag of Ireland.svg Ernie Callahan Triumph 100
34 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Arthur Wheeler Triumph RetRet110
35 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Heath Norton 11Ret0
36 Flag of Italy.svg Adelmo Mandolini Moto Guzzi 110
= Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Benoit Musy Moto Guzzi 110
= Flag of the Netherlands.svg Drikus Veer Triumph 110
38 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Scott Norton Ret12150
39 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Beevers Norton 1612RetRetRet0
40 Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Dalle Fusine Gilera 12Ret0
= Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Petch Triumph 12Ret0
42 Flag of Italy.svg Lodovico Facchinelli Gilera 120
43 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Edward Nicholls Triumph 1390
44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Newman Norton 130
= Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Nandor Puhony Gilera 130
= Flag of Italy.svg Orlando Valdinoci Gilera 130
= Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Albert Vertriest Triumph 130
48 Flag of Italy.svg Alfeo Maramotti Moto Guzzi 140
= Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eric McPherson AJS 140
= Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jacques Schot Norton 140
= Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg László Szabó Gilera 140
= Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jules Tacheny Triumph 140
53 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Evans Norton 150
= Flag of the Netherlands.svg Gerard Hoek BMW 150
55 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Bailey Triumph 17Ret0
56 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Hodgkin Norton 190
57 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dick Addie Norton 200
58 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Albert Moule Triumph 210
59 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Paterson Triumph 220
60 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Matthews Norton 230
61 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Hayden Norton 240
62 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Purnell Norton 250
63 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lesly Hill Norton 260
64 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Arthur Fenn Norton 270
65 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Francis Norton 280
66 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Hardy Norton 290
67 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Brett Norton 300
68 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lennart Fenning Norton 320
69 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rob Weston Norton 330
70 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Glazebrook Triumph 340
71 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Dent Norton 350
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Foster Moto Guzzi RetRetRetRet0
- Flag of Italy.svg Carlo Bandirola Gilera RetRetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Briggs Norton RetRetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Les Dear Norton RetRetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ted Frend AJS RetRetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fergus Anderson Moto Guzzi RetRet0
- Flag of Ireland.svg Wilf Billington Norton RetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Norman Croft Triumph RetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Fry Norton RetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Oliver Norton RetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernie Thomas Triumph RetRet0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Whitworth Triumph RetRet0
- Flag of Italy.svg Dario Ambrosini Gilera Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syl Anderton Triumph Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syd Barnett Norton Ret0
- Flag of France.svg Jean Behra Moto Guzzi Ret0
- Flag of Italy.svg Aldo Bernardoni Gilera Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernie Braine Norton Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charlie Brett Velocette Ret0
- Flag of Italy.svg Aldo Brini Gilera Ret0
- Flag of Ireland.svg Gerard Carter Norton Ret0
- Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Javier de Ortueta Norton Ret0
- Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Roland Dumond Moto Guzzi Ret0
- Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Juhan Franta Moto Guzzi Ret0
- Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Auguste Goffin Triumph Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Arthur Good Norton Ret0
- Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Hans Haldemann Moto Guzzi Ret0
- Flag of the Netherlands.svg Piet Knijnenburg BMW Ret0
- Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Roger Laurent Moto Guzzi Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sid Lawton Triumph Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Reg Lee Norton Ret0
- Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Leon Martin Gilera Ret0
- Flag of Ireland.svg Reginald MacDonald Triumph Ret0
- Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Tommy McEwans Triumph Ret0
- Flag of Italy.svg Armando Miele Gilera Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stan Miller Norton Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bert Myers Triumph Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Billy Graham Norton Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Len Parry Norton Ret0
- Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hub Pellikaan BMW Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Henry Pinnington Norton Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charlie Salt Norton Ret0
- Flag of Italy.svg Emilio Soprani Gilera Ret0
- Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jan Veer Triumph Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Walker Norton Ret0
- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Wycherley Norton Ret0
PosRiderBike MAN
Flag of the Isle of Man.svg
SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
BEL
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
ULS
Flag of Ulster.svg
NAT
Flag of Italy.svg
Pts
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap

Constructors' 500cc World Championship

PosConstructor Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Flag of Ulster.svg Flag of Italy.svg Pts
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg AJS 61211332 (48)
2 Flag of Italy.svg Gilera 2123131 (46)
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Norton 13442Ret25 (37)
4 Flag of Italy.svg Moto Guzzi Ret6103Ret413
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Velocette 35Ret1012
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Triumph 5Ret1198Ret5
Flag of Germany.svg BMW 150

350cc final standings

PlaceRiderNumberCountryMachinePointsWins
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Frith United Kingdom Velocette 335
2 Flag of Ireland.svg Reg Armstrong Ireland AJS 180
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Foster United Kingdom Velocette 160
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eric McPherson Australia AJS 160
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Lockett United Kingdom Norton 140
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Whitworth United Kingdom Velocette 120
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leslie Graham United Kingdom AJS 80
8 Flag of Ireland.svg Ernie Lyons Ireland Velocette 80
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charlie Salt United Kingdom Velocette 80
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Doran United Kingdom AJS 70
250cc runner-up Dario Ambrosini. Dario Ambrosini at 1949 Nations motorcycle Grand Prix.jpg
250cc runner-up Dario Ambrosini.

250cc final standings

PlaceRiderNumberCountryMachinePointsWins
1 Flag of Italy.svg Bruno Ruffo Italy Moto Guzzi 241
2 Flag of Italy.svg Dario Ambrosini Italy Benelli 191
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ronald Mead United Kingdom Norton 130
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maurice Cann United Kingdom Moto Guzzi 111
5 Flag of Italy.svg Claudio Mastellari Italy Moto Guzzi 110
6 Flag of Ireland.svg Manliff Barrington Ireland Moto Guzzi 101
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tommy Wood United Kingdom Moto Guzzi 90
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fergus Anderson United Kingdom Moto Guzzi 80
9 Flag of Italy.svg Gianni Leoni Italy Moto Guzzi 80
10 Flag of Italy.svg Umberto Masetti Italy Benelli 70

125cc

Riders' standings
Pos.RiderBike SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
NAT
Flag of Italy.svg
Pts
1 Flag of Italy.svg Nello Pagani Mondial 1F1F527
2 Flag of Italy.svg Renato Magi Morini 2414
3 Flag of Italy.svg Umberto Masetti Morini 5DSQ213
4 Flag of Italy.svg Carlo Ubbiali MV Agusta 4313
5 Flag of Italy.svg Gianni Leoni Mondial 1F11
6 Flag of Italy.svg Oscar Clemencich Mondial 28
7 Flag of Italy.svg Umberto Braga Mondial 37
7 Flag of Italy.svg Celeste Cavaciuti Mondial 37
9 Flag of Italy.svg Franco Bertoni MV Agusta 46
10 Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Matucci MV Agusta 55
Pos.RiderBike SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
NAT
Flag of Italy.svg
Pts
Race key
ColourResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)
AnnotationMeaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap
Rider key
ColourMeaning
Light blueRookie rider
Constructors' standings

Each constructor is awarded the same number of points as their best placed rider in each race.

Pos.Constructor SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
NAT
Flag of Italy.svg
Pts
1 Flag of Italy.svg Mondial 1F1F1F33
2 Flag of Italy.svg Morini 2216
3 Flag of Italy.svg MV Agusta 4313
Pos.Constructor SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
NAT
Flag of Italy.svg
Pts

Sidecar final standings

PlaceRiderNumberCountryMachinePointsWins
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Oliver / Denis Jenkinson UK Norton 272
2 Flag of Italy.svg Ercole Frigerio / Lorenzo Dobelli Italy Gilera 181
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Frans Vanderschrick / Martin Whitney United Kingdom Norton 160
4 Flag of Italy.svg Ernesto Merlo / Aldo Veglio Italy Gilera 130
5 Flag of Italy.svg Albino Milani / Ezio Ricotti Italy Gilera 121
6 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Hans Haldemann / Herbert Läderach Switzerland Norton 80
7 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roland Benz / Max Hirzel Switzerland BMW 60
8 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jakob Keller / Ernst Brutschi Switzerland Gilera 60
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pip Harris / Neil Smith United Kingdom Norton 50

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