1952 Formula One season

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The 1952 Formula One season was the sixth season of FIA Formula One motor racing. In comparison to previous seasons, the 1952 season consisted of a relatively small number of Formula One races, following the decision to run all the Grand Prix events counting towards the World Championship of Drivers to Formula Two regulations rather than Formula One. The Indianapolis 500, which also counted towards the World Championship, was still run to AAA regulations as in previous seasons. Since this season racing helmets were made mandatory in Formula One. [1]

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The 3rd FIA World Championship of Drivers, which began on 18 May and ended on 7 September after eight races, was won by Alberto Ascari, driving for Scuderia Ferrari.

In addition to the Formula One races and the World Championship Formula Two races, numerous other Formula Two races, which did not count towards the championship, were held during the year.

Teams and drivers

The following teams and drivers competed in the 1952 FIA World Championship of Drivers. The list does not include those that contested only the Indianapolis 500 event.

EntrantConstructorChassisEngineTyreDriverRounds
Flag of Germany.svg AFM AFM-Küchen AFM Küchen 2.0 V8 E Flag of Germany.svg Hans Stuck 1
Flag of Germany.svg Toni Ulmen Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6 D Flag of Germany.svg Toni Ulmen 1, 6
Flag of France.svg Équipe Gordini Gordini 16
16S
15
Gordini 20 2.0 L6
Gordini 1500 1.5 L4
E Flag of France.svg Jean Behra 1, 3–4, 6–8
Flag of France.svg Robert Manzon 1, 3–8
Flag of Thailand.svg Birabongse Bhanudej 1, 3–5
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Johnny Claes 3
Flag of France.svg Maurice Trintignant 4–8
Flag of France.svg Écurie Rosier Ferrari 500
166/F2
Ferrari 500 2.0 L4
Ferrari 166 2.0 V12
D
P
Flag of France.svg Louis Rosier 1, 3–4, 8
Flag of France.svg Maurice Trintignant 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg HW Motors HWM-Alta 52
51/52
Alta F2 2.0 L4 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Abecassis 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Collins 1, 3–6, 8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lance Macklin 1, 3–5, 7–8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stirling Moss 1
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Frère 3, 6
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Roger Laurent 3
Flag of France.svg Yves Giraud-Cabantous 4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Duncan Hamilton 5, 7
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Johnny Claes 6
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dries van der Lof 7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Scuderia Franera Frazer-Nash-Bristol FN48 Bristol BS1 2.0 L6 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Wharton 1, 3, 7–8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Écurie Richmond Cooper-Bristol T20 Bristol BS1 2.0 L6 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Brandon 1, 3, 5, 8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Brown 1, 3, 5, 8
Flag of Italy.svg Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 500
375S*
Ferrari 500 2.0 L4
Ferrari 375 4.5 V12*
P

F

Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Farina 1, 3–8
Flag of Italy.svg Piero Taruffi 1, 3–6, 8
Flag of France.svg Andre Simon 1, 8
Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari 2–8
Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Villoresi 7–8
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Enrico Platé Maserati-Platé 4CLT/48 Platé 2.0 L4 P Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Toulo de Graffenried 1, 4–5, 8
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Harry Schell 1, 4–5
Flag of Argentina.svg Alberto Crespo 8
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Écurie Espadon Ferrari 500
212
Ferrari 500 2.0 L4
Ferrari 166 2.0 V12
P Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rudi Fischer 1, 4–6, 8
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Peter Hirt 1, 4–5
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rudolf Schoeller 6
Flag of Germany.svg Hans Stuck 8
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alfred Dattner Simca-Gordini 11 Gordini 1500 1.5 L4 E Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Max de Terra 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leslie D. Hawthorn Cooper-Bristol T20 Bristol BS1 2.0 L6 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hawthorn 3, 5, 7–8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg English Racing Automobiles Ltd ERA-Bristol G Bristol BS1 2.0 L6 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stirling Moss 3, 5, 7
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Écurie Francorchamps Ferrari 500 Ferrari 500 2.0 L4 E Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charles de Tornaco 3, 7–8
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Roger Laurent 6
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Arthur Legat Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6 E Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Arthur Legat 3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Montgomerie-Charrington Aston-Butterworth NB42 Butterworth 2.0 F4 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Montgomerie-Charrington 3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Gaze HWM-Alta 52 Alta F2 2.0 L4 D Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Gaze 3, 5–6, 8
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Robert O' Brien Simca-Gordini 15 Gordini 1500 1.5 L4 E Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Robert O' Brien 3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Whitehead Alta
Ferrari
F2
125/F2
Alta F2 2.0 L4
Ferrari 166 2.0 V12
D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Whitehead 4–5, 8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Whitehead 5
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg Escuderia Bandeirantes Maserati A6GCM Maserati A6 2.0 L6 P Flag of France.svg Philippe Étancelin 4
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg Gino Bianco 5–8
Flag of Uruguay.svg Eitel Cantoni 5–6, 8
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg Chico Landi 7–8
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jan Flinterman 7
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Écurie Belge Simca-Gordini 15 Gordini 1500 1.5 L4 E Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Johnny Claes 4–5
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Frère 7
Flag of Italy.svg Scuderia Marzotto Ferrari 166/F2 Ferrari 166 2.0 V12 P Flag of Italy.svg Franco Comotti 4
Flag of Italy.svg Piero Carini 4, 6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Archie Bryde
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg AHM Bryde
Cooper-Bristol T20 Bristol BS1 2.0 L6 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hawthorn 4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Reg Parnell 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg W. S. Aston Aston-Butterworth NB41 Butterworth 2.0 F4 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Aston 5–6, 8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Connaught Engineering Connaught-Lea Francis A Lea Francis 2.0 L4 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kenneth McAlpine 5, 8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Downing 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Thompson 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Poore 5, 8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stirling Moss 8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Écurie Écosse Cooper-Bristol T20 Bristol BS1 2.0 L6 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Murray 5
Flag of Italy.svg G. Caprara Ferrari 500 Ferrari 500 2.0 L4 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Salvadori 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Crook Frazer-Nash-BMW 421 BMW 328 2.0 L6 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Crook 5
Flag of France.svg Marcel Balsa Balsa-BMW Spécial BMW 328 2.0 L6 E Flag of France.svg Marcel Balsa 6
Flag of Germany.svg Fritz Riess Veritas RS Veritas 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Fritz Riess 6
Flag of Germany.svg Theo Helfrich Veritas RS Veritas 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Theo Helfrich 6
Flag of Germany.svg Willi Heeks AFM-BMW 8 BMW 328 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Willi Heeks 6
Flag of Germany.svg Helmut Niedermayr AFM-BMW 6 BMW 328 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Helmut Niedermayr 6
Flag of Germany.svg Adolf Brudes Veritas RS Veritas 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Adolf Brudes 6
Flag of Germany.svg Motor Presse Verlag Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Paul Pietsch 6
Flag of Germany.svg Hans Klenk Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Hans Klenk 6
Flag of Germany.svg Josef Peters Veritas RS Veritas 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Josef Peters 6
Flag of Germany.svg Bernhard Nacke Nacke-BMW Eigenbau BMW 328 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Günther Bechem 6
Flag of Germany.svg Ludwig Fischer AFM-BMW 8 BMW 328 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Ludwig Fischer 6
Flag of Germany.svg Willi Krakau AFM-BMW 6 BMW 328 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Willi Krakau 6
Krakau-BMW Eigenbau Flag of Germany.svg Harry Merkel 6
Flag of Germany.svg Ernst Klodwig Heck-BMW Eigenbau BMW 328 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Ernst Klodwig 6
Flag of Germany.svg Rudolf Krause Reif-BMW Eigenbau BMW 328 2.0 L6  ? Flag of Germany.svg Rudolf Krause 6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Downing Connaught-Lea Francis A Lea Francis 2.0 L4 D Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Downing 7
Flag of Italy.svg Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati A6GCM Maserati A6 2.0 L6 P Flag of Italy.svg Felice Bonetto 6, 8
Flag of Italy.svg Franco Rol 8
Flag of Argentina.svg José Froilán González 8
Flag of France.svg Élie Bayol OSCA 20 OSCA 2000 2.0 L6 P Flag of France.svg Élie Bayol 8
Flag of Italy.svg Piero Dusio Cisitalia-BPM D46 BPM 2.0 L4 P Flag of Italy.svg Piero Dusio 8
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vicomtesse de Walckiers Simca-Gordini 15 Gordini 1500 1.5 L4 E Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Johnny Claes 8

* Car entered only in the Indianapolis 500 race

Calendar

Round Grand Prix Circuit Date
1 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Swiss Grand Prix Circuit Bremgarten, Bern 18 May
2 Flag of the United States (1959-1960).svg Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway 30 May [lower-alpha 1]
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot 22 June
4 Flag of France.svg French Grand Prix Rouen-Les-Essarts, Orival 6 July
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Grand Prix Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone 19 July
6 Flag of Germany.svg German Grand Prix Nürburgring, Nürburg 3 August
7 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch Grand Prix Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort 17 August
8 Flag of Italy.svg Italian Grand Prix Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza 7 September

Calendar changes

The French Grand Prix was moved from Reims-Gueux to Rouen-Les-Essarts for a year.

The Dutch Grand Prix hosted its first World Championship Grand Prix in 1952, the race was held at Circuit Zandvoort on 17 August.

The Spanish Grand Prix was scheduled to be held on 26 October but it was cancelled for monetary reasons. [2]

World Championship season summary

Italian Alberto Ascari won the 1952 World Championship of Drivers Alberto Ascari.jpg
Italian Alberto Ascari won the 1952 World Championship of Drivers

Alfa Romeo, unable to fund a new car, withdrew from racing, while BRM had been preparing two V16-powered cars for the season but withdrew them before an April race at Valentino Park, Turin, while attempting to enlist Juan Manuel Fangio as teammate to Stirling Moss, leaving Ferrari as the only serious Formula One contender. This led World Championship organizers to run their races for Formula Two, [3] utilising 2-litre naturally aspirated engines, which meant larger fields and a greater variety of cars, even if the victories all went to Ferrari. Ascari won the six Grands Prix he entered, missing the Swiss race because he was at Indianapolis qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 – the first European to do so in the World Championship era. Maserati and Gordini offered little challenge, but Mike Hawthorn's drives in his Cooper would earn him a works Ferrari drive in 1953. Reigning champion Fangio, badly injured in an early season crash at Monza, took no part in the championship but was to go on to drive for BRM.

Race 1: Switzerland

For the second successive season, the championship's opening round was the Swiss Grand Prix, held at the Bremgarten Circuit in Bern. Ferrari's lead driver Ascari was absent due to his participation in the Indianapolis 500, so it was left to his teammates Nino Farina and Piero Taruffi to secure the first two places on the grid. Farina led from the start until he retired with magneto failure, leaving Taruffi to win his only championship Grand Prix and take the extra point for the fastest lap. Farina took over the car of his other teammate, Andre Simon, and was battling debutant Jean Behra for second place before both experienced mechanical trouble, Farina again unable to continue. It was, therefore, privateer Rudi Fischer who completed a Ferrari 1–2, with Jean Behra in third for Gordini. Ken Wharton finished fourth driving a Frazer-Nash, the manufacturer's only ever points finish.

Race 2: Indianapolis 500

As usual, the Indianapolis 500 had little bearing on the championship result, although regular Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari did compete, retiring after 40 laps. The race was dominated by Bill Vukovich, who led 150 laps before retiring. It was left to Troy Ruttman to win the race from Jim Rathmann and Sam Hanks.

Race 3: Belgium

Ascari returned to Ferrari for round 3 of the championship at Spa-Francorchamps, with Maserati still absent as they developed their A6GCM. The Ferrari cars dominated the weekend, with Ascari taking pole, the race win, and the fastest lap while leading every lap bar one. He was followed home by teammate Nino Farina, and Robert Manzon finished in third for Gordini. Jean Behra again impressed as he led the opening lap before falling behind the Ferrari juggernaut and eventually retiring after an incident with the third Ferrari of Piero Taruffi.

Race 4: France

Scuderia Ferrari dominated once again at Rouen, taking all three podium places. Ascari led all the way from pole position to assume the championship lead and achieve his fourth career victory, drawing him level with his teammate Nino Farina who finished second. Piero Taruffi finished third after falling behind the Gordinis of Robert Manzon and Jean Behra at the start. Manzon was the highest Non-Ferrari finisher ahead of his teammate Maurice Trintignant, who drove an older model.

Race 5: Britain

Although Ascari again dominated, it wasn't plain sailing for his teammates as Ferrari eventually dominated as they had done throughout the year. The Italian's third consecutive victory strengthened his eventually successful championship challenge as his main competitor, Nino Farina, failed to score despite taking pole position. The third Ferrari of Piero Taruffi dropped down to ninth at the start but eventually recovered to take second place, while a pitstop for new spark plugs meant Farina finished in the sixth position. It was a triumphant day for British cars and drivers, with Mike Hawthorn taking his first podium driving a Cooper-Bristol, while British cars and drivers occupied the other points-paying positions.

Race 6: Germany

The belated arrival of the Maserati factory team failed to stop the dominance of Ferrari, with Ascari clinching his first World Title and equalling the injured Juan Manuel Fangio's win record. It was his fourth consecutive victory of the season, again leading every race lap from pole position. He briefly lost the race lead to Farina after pitting for oil, but this is not reflected in the lap charts as he caught and passed his teammate before they crossed the line at the end of the lap. Farina finished second, and privateer Ferrari driver Rudi Fischer finished third ahead of the works car of Taruffi to ensure a Ferrari 1-2-3-4. Jean Behra scored the final points for Gordini just ahead of another Ferrari car, this time driven by Roger Laurent.

Race 7: Netherlands

Ascari started from pole position and led from start to finish, taking the fastest lap as well, winning his fifth consecutive Grand Prix and earning his second consecutive Grand Slam, and the third his season and career. In addition, with his victory, Ascari overtook Fangio as the winningest Formula One Driver, although the Argentinian would eventually reclaim the record at the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix. Further down the order, Giuseppe Farina and Luigi Villoresi, also driving for Ferrari, completed the podium, resulting in an Italian 1-2-3 and a 1-2-3 for the Scuderia. As a result, Ascari extended his championship points total to 36, extending his lead to 12 points over second-placed Farina.

Race 8: Italy

The 80-lap race was won by Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari after he started from pole position. José Froilán González finished second for the Maserati team and Ascari's teammate Luigi Villoresi came in third.

Results and standings

Grands Prix

Round Grand Prix Pole position Fastest lap Winning driver Winning constructor TyreReport
1 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Swiss Grand Prix Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Farina Flag of Italy.svg Piero Taruffi Flag of Italy.svg Piero Taruffi Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari P Report
2 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Indianapolis 500 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Fred Agabashian Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bill Vukovich Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Troy Ruttman Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Kuzma-Offenhauser F Report
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari P Report
4 Flag of France.svg French Grand Prix Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari P Report
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Grand Prix Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Farina Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari P Report
6 Flag of Germany.svg German Grand Prix Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari P Report
7 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch Grand Prix Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari P Report
8 Flag of Italy.svg Italian Grand Prix Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari
Flag of Argentina.svg José Froilán González
Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari P Report

World Championship of Drivers standings

Alberto Ascari won the championship driving a Ferrari 500 Ferrari500F2.jpg
Alberto Ascari won the championship driving a Ferrari 500

Points were awarded to the top five finishers in each race on an 8–6–4–3–2 basis. One point was awarded for the fastest lap. Points for shared drives were divided equally between the drivers, regardless of who had driven more laps. Only the best four of eight scores counted towards the World Championship.

Pos.Driver SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
500
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
BEL
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
FRA
Flag of France.svg
GBR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
GER
Flag of Germany.svg
NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
ITA
Flag of Italy.svg
Pts.
1 Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Ret1PF1PF1F1PF(1PF)(1PF)36 (53.5)
2 Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Farina RetP226P22(4)24 (27)
3 Flag of Italy.svg Piero Taruffi 1FRet324722
4 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rudi Fischer 211†133Ret10
= Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hawthorn 4Ret34NC10
6 [4] Flag of France.svg Robert Manzon Ret34RetRet5149
7 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Troy Ruttman 18
= Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Villoresi 338
9 Flag of Argentina.svg José Froilán González 2F*6.5
10 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jim Rathmann 26
= Flag of France.svg Jean Behra 3Ret75RetRet6
12 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Sam Hanks 34
13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Wharton 4RetRet93
= Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Poore 4123
= Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Duane Carter 43
16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Brown 5622152
= Flag of France.svg Maurice Trintignant DNS5RetRet6Ret2
= Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Frère 5RetRet2
= Flag of Italy.svg Felice Bonetto DSQ52
= Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Art Cross 52
= Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Thompson 52
22 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bill Vukovich 17F1
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Roger Laurent 1260
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Toulo de Graffenried 6Ret†19DNQ0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Collins RetRet6RetDNSDNQ0
Flag of France.svg André Simon Ret†60
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jimmy Bryan 60
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Peter Hirt 711†Ret0
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charles de Tornaco 7RetDNQ0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Duncan Hamilton Ret70
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jimmy Reece 70
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Reg Parnell 70
Flag of Germany.svg Fritz Riess 70
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lance Macklin Ret119158DNQ0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Brandon 8920130
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg Chico Landi 9†80
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Johnny Claes 8Ret1410DNQ0
Flag of Germany.svg Toni Ulmen Ret80
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Connor 80
Flag of France.svg Philippe Étancelin 80
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Salvadori 80
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Downing 9Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Cliff Griffith 90
Flag of Germany.svg Helmut Niedermayr 90
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jan Flinterman 9†0
Flag of Thailand.svg Birabongse Bhanudej Ret10Ret110
Flag of France.svg Louis Rosier RetRetRet100
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Whitehead Ret10DNQ0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Johnnie Parsons 100
Flag of France.svg Yves Giraud-Cabantous 100
Flag of Uruguay.svg Eitel Cantoni RetRet110
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jack McGrath 110
Flag of Germany.svg Hans Klenk 110
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jim Rigsby 120
Flag of Italy.svg Franco Comotti 120
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Whitehead 120
Flag of Germany.svg Ernst Klodwig 120
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Joe James 130
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Arthur Legat 130
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bill Schindler 140
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Robert O'Brien 140
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Gaze 15RetRetDNQ0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg George Fonder 150
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kenneth McAlpine 16Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Eddie Johnson 160
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Harry Schell RetRet†170
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg Gino Bianco 18RetRetRet0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Chuck Stevenson 180
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Henry Banks 190
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Manny Ayulo 200
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Johnny McDowell 210
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Crook 210
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dries van der Lof NC0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stirling Moss RetRetRetRetRet0
Flag of Italy.svg Piero Carini RetRet0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Aston DNSRetDNQ0
Flag of Germany.svg Hans Stuck RetDNQ0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Abecassis Ret0
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Max de Terra Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Spider Webb Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Rodger Ward Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Tony Bettenhausen Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Duke Nalon Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Fred Agabashian RetP0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bob Sweikert Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Gene Hartley Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bob Scott Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Chet Miller Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bobby Ball Ret0
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Andy Linden Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Montgomerie-Charrington Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Murray Ret0
Flag of Germany.svg Willi Heeks Ret0
Flag of Germany.svg Adolf Brudes Ret0
Flag of France.svg Marcel Balsa Ret0
Flag of Germany.svg Günther Bechem Ret0
Flag of Germany.svg Rudolf Krause Ret0
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rudolf Schoeller Ret0
Flag of Germany.svg Paul Pietsch Ret0
Flag of Germany.svg Theo Helfrich Ret0
Flag of Germany.svg Josef Peters Ret0
Flag of Italy.svg Franco Rol Ret0
Flag of France.svg Élie Bayol Ret0
Flag of Germany.svg Willi Krakau DNS0
Flag of Germany.svg Ludwig Fischer DNS0
Flag of Germany.svg Harry Merkel DNS0
Flag of Argentina.svg Alberto Crespo DNQ0
Flag of Italy.svg Piero Dusio DNQ0
Pos.Driver SUI
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
500
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
BEL
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
FRA
Flag of France.svg
GBR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
GER
Flag of Germany.svg
NED
Flag of the Netherlands.svg
ITA
Flag of Italy.svg
Pts.
Key
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenOther points position
BlueOther classified position
Not classified, finished (NC)
PurpleNot classified, retired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Excluded (EX)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Withdrawn (WD)
Did not enter (empty cell)
AnnotationMeaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap

Non-championship races

Other Formula One/Formula Two races, which did not count towards the World Championship of Drivers, were also held in 1952.

Race nameCircuitDateFormulaWinning driverConstructorReport
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg XI Grande Prêmio Cidade do Rio de Janeiro Gávea 20 January Formula Libre [5] Flag of Argentina.svg José Froilán González Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of Italy.svg II Gran Premio di Siracusa Syracuse 16 March Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of Italy.svg VI Gran Premio del Valentino Valentino Park 6 April Formula One [6] Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Villoresi Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg IV Richmond Trophy Goodwood 14 April Formula One [7] Flag of Argentina.svg José Froilán González Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg IV Lavant Cup Goodwood 14 April Formula Two [8] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hawthorn Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cooper-Bristol Report
Flag of France.svg XIII Pau Grand Prix Pau 14 April Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg I Ibsley Grand Prix Ibsley 19 April Formula Two [9] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hawthorn Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cooper-Bristol Report
Flag of France.svg X Grand Prix de Marseille Marseille 27 April Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg I Aston Martin Owners Club Formula 2 Race Snetterton 3 May Formula Two [10] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dickie Stoop Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frazer Nash-Bristol [10] Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg IV BRDC International Trophy Silverstone 10 May Formula Two [6] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lance Macklin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg HWM-Alta Report
Flag of Finland.svg XIV Eläintarhanajot Eläintarharata 11 May Formula One [11] Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Roger Laurent Flag of France.svg Talbot-Lago Report
Flag of Italy.svg V Gran Premio di Napoli Posillipo 11 May Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Farina Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of Germany.svg XVI Internationales ADAC Eifelrennen Nürburgring 25 May Formula Two [6] Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rudi Fischer Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of France.svg VI Grand Prix de Paris Montlhéry 25 May Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Piero Taruffi Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of France.svg XIV Grand Prix de l'Albigeois Albi (Les Planques) 1 June Formula One [6] Flag of France.svg Louis Rosier Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg XXII Grand Prix des Frontières Chimay 1 June Formula Two [6] Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Frère Flag of the United Kingdom.svg HWM-Alta Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg VI Ulster Trophy Dundrod 7 June Formula One [6] Flag of Italy.svg Piero Taruffi Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of Italy.svg V Gran Premio dell'Autodromo di Monza Monza 8 June Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Farina Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of France.svg IV Aix les Bains Circuit du Lac Aix-les-Bains 8 June Formula Two [6] Flag of France.svg Jean Behra Flag of France.svg Gordini Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg I West Essex CC Race Boreham 21 June Formula Two [12] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Reg Parnell Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cooper-Bristol Report
Flag of France.svg XVI Grand Prix de la Marne Reims 29 June Formula Two [13] Flag of France.svg Jean Behra Flag of France.svg Gordini Report
Flag of France.svg II Grand Prix de Sables d'Olonne Sables 13 July Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Villoresi Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of France.svg I Grand Prix de Caen Caen 27 July Formula Two [14] Flag of France.svg Maurice Trintignant Flag of France.svg Gordini Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg II Daily Mail Trophy Boreham 2 August Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Villoresi Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of France.svg XVI Grand Prix de Comminges Comminges 10 August Formula Two [6] Flag of France.svg André Simon
Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari
Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg I National Trophy Turnberry 23 August Formula Two [15] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hawthorn Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Connaught Report
Flag of France.svg XI Grand Prix de la Baule La Baule 24 August Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Alberto Ascari Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of Italy.svg III Gran Premio di Modena Modena 14 September Formula Two [6] Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Villoresi Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of France.svg IV Circuit de Cadours Cadours 14 September Formula Two [6] Flag of France.svg Louis Rosier Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of Sweden.svg II Skarpnäcksloppet Skarpnäck 14 September Formula One [11] Flag of Sweden.svg Gunnar Carlsson Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Mercury Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg V Madgwick Cup Goodwood 27 September Formula Two [16] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Downing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Connaught Report
Flag of Germany.svg VIII Internationales Avusrennen AVUS 28 September Formula Two [6] Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rudi Fischer Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg I Joe Fry Memorial Trophy Castle Combe 4 October Formula Two [17] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Salvadori Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg I Newcastle Journal Trophy Charterhall 11 October Formula Two [18] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Poore Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Connaught Report
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg XII Grande Prêmio Cidade do Rio de Janeiro Gávea 14 December Formula Libre [5] Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg Henrique Casini Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari Report

East German races

Note - a blue background denotes a round of the East German Championship.

Race nameCircuitDateWinning driverConstructorReport
Flag of Germany.svg I Rostock Osthafenkurs Rostock 20 April Flag of Germany.svg Paul Greifzu Flag of Germany.svg BMW-Eigenbau Report
Flag of Germany.svg I Bernau Autobahnschleife Bernau 4 May Flag of Germany.svg Rudolf Krause Flag of Germany.svg BMW-Reif Report
Flag of Germany.svg I Dessau Autobahnspinne Dessau 11 May Flag of Germany.svg Fritz Riess Flag of Germany.svg Veritas-Meteor Report
Flag of Germany.svg III Leipzig Stadtparkrennen Leipzig 2 June Flag of Germany.svg Edgar Barth Flag of Germany.svg IFA-Kollektiv Report
Flag of Germany.svg III Strassen-Rennen Halle-Saale-Schleife Halle-Saale-Schleife 8 June Flag of Germany.svg Edgar Barth Flag of Germany.svg IFA-Kollektiv Report
Flag of Germany.svg I Strassen-rennen Leipzig Leipzig 17 August Flag of Germany.svg Hans Stuck Flag of Germany.svg AFM-BMW Report
Flag of Germany.svg V DMV Grenzlandringrennen Grenzlandring 31 August Flag of Germany.svg Toni Ulmen Flag of Germany.svg Veritas Report
Flag of Germany.svg IV Sachsenringrennen Sachsenring 7 September Flag of Germany.svg Edgar Barth Flag of Germany.svg EMW-BMW Report

East German Championship

The table below shows the points awarded for each race. Only East German drivers were eligible for points.

PlaceDriverEntrantCar ROS LEI HAL SAC Total
1 Flag of Germany.svg Edgar Barth IFA RennkollektivDAMW-BMW 328 366621
2 Flag of Germany.svg Ernst Klodwig BSG MotorHeck-BMW 328 24410
3 Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Perdus IFA RenkollektivDAMW-BMW 328 437
4 Flag of Germany.svg Paul Greifzu BSG MotorReif-BMW 328 66
5 Flag of Germany.svg Rudolf Krause SV WismutReif-BMW 328 44
6 Flag of Germany.svg Heinz Melkus ARO-Veritas-Alfa Romeo 22
8 Flag of Germany.svg Werner Jäger EMW 340-BMW 328 11

Notes

  1. The Indianapolis 500 also counted towards the 1952 AAA Championship Car season, and was run for AAA Championship cars, but was not run to Formula One regulations.

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