The Racing Years

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   E1. 1950

   May 31, 2014 · 25m

   1950: the world's first drivers' championship with the world's most famous drivers. Featuring cars such as Porsche Ferrari Maserati Alfa Romeo and Jaguar the main races include: The Grand Prix Belgium Grand Prix Silverstone Indy 500 and German Grand Prix.

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   E2. 1951

   Jun 7, 2014 · 25m

   Beginning in wintry January with the Monte Carlo Rally it's a Grand Prix showdown between Alfa Romeo—with their aging Alfetta 159s driven by the defending World Champion—and the Ferrari 375s.

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   E3. 1952

   Jun 14, 2014 · 25m

   1952: a crisis in Grand Prix Racing. Alfa Romeo retires while at the top leaving Ferrari and BRM as Formula 1 contenders. But race organizers decide that Formula Two is more entertaining and should become the World Championship Formula.

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   E4. 1953

   Jun 21, 2014 · 25m

   In The Grand Prix the rivalry continues between two Italian teams: Ferrari and Maserati. 1953 is a classic year for sports car racing with the Mille Miglia and Le Mans joining a new Sports Car World Championship.

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   E5. 1954

   Jun 28, 2014 · 25m

   1954 is a pivotal racing year with a new Formula 1 using 2.5 liter engines. Defending world champion Alberto Ascari signs for Lancia Mercedes prepares for their Grand Prix return Maserati debuts the 250F and Ferrari introduces four new models.

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   E6. 1955

   Jul 5, 2014 · 25m

   In 1955 Juan Manuel Fangio is back to defend his Grand Prix World Championship for Mercedes with rising British driver Stirling Moss alongside in the W196. The Trident chooses Frenchman Jean Behra is the new team leader and Ferrari has Nino Farina and Maurice Trintignant under contract.

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