Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 9 |
| Drivers' champion | Alberto Ascari |
| Drivers' runner-up | Juan Fangio |
| Drivers' third place | Nino Farina |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Ascari | Ferrari | 34.5 |
| 2 | Juan Fangio | Maserati | 28 |
| 3 | Nino Farina | Ferrari | 26 |
Calendar
- Round 1: Argentine Grand Prix at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
- Round 2: Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Round 3: Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Park Zandvoort
- Round 4: Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Round 5: French Grand Prix at Reims-Gueux