Formula One's First World Championship

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On May 13, 1950, Formula One racing entered into its first World Championship season at the British Grand Prix on the famed Silverstone circuit in Northhamptonshire, England. Among the drivers particiapting was the great French champion, Louis Chiron, pictured above, on the track in his Maserati. Chiron retired on the 24th lap with clutch failure. He would finish the inaugural season tenth overall.

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