Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 8 |
| Drivers' champion | Juan Fangio |
| Drivers' runner-up | Alberto Ascari |
| Drivers' third place | José Froilán González |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Fangio | Alfa Romeo | 31 |
| 2 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | 25 |
| 3 | José Froilán González | Talbot-Lago | 24 |
Calendar
- Round 1: Swiss Grand Prix at Circuit Bremgarten
- Round 2: Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Round 3: Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Round 4: French Grand Prix at Reims-Gueux
- Round 5: British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit