Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 7 |
| Drivers' champion | Nino Farina |
| Drivers' runner-up | Juan Fangio |
| Drivers' third place | Luigi Fagioli |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nino Farina | Alfa Romeo | 30 |
| 2 | Juan Fangio | Alfa Romeo | 27 |
| 3 | Luigi Fagioli | Alfa Romeo | 24 |
Calendar
- Round 1: British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit
- Round 2: Monaco Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco
- Round 3: Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Round 4: Swiss Grand Prix at Circuit Bremgarten
- Round 5: Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps