Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 8 |
| Drivers' champion | Alberto Ascari |
| Drivers' runner-up | Nino Farina |
| Drivers' third place | Piero Taruffi |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | 36 |
| 2 | Nino Farina | Ferrari | 24 |
| 3 | Piero Taruffi | Ferrari | 22 |
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 Rouen-Les-Essarts
- Round 5: British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit