1951 F1 Swiss Grand Prix Art Print
 
Race Overview
The 1951 Swiss Grand Prix, held on 27 May at the Bremgarten Circuit near Bern, opened the 1951 World Championship of Drivers. Run over 42 laps on the fast, tree-lined road circuit, the race was contested in wet conditions, adding to the difficulty of an already demanding venue. Juan Manuel Fangio secured victory for Alfa Romeo after a race shaped by pit strategy and changing conditions, finishing almost a minute ahead of Ferrari driver Piero Taruffi. Nino Farina, who briefly led after choosing not to pit, was passed late in the race and dropped to third.
 
Race Facts
The event marked the eleventh running of the Swiss Grand Prix, all of them held at Bremgarten. Heavy rain influenced the early stages, with Fangio leading initially before a pit stop temporarily handed the advantage to Farina. Fangio regained the lead on lap 29 and controlled the remainder of the race. Piero Taruffi’s second place represented his first World Championship podium, achieved in only his second championship start. Alberto Ascari finished outside the points despite racing while still recovering from burns sustained the previous weekend in Genoa.

Eymatt Corner, Bremgarten
The Eymatt section was one of Bremgarten’s fastest and most intimidating corners, bordered closely by trees and roadside barriers. Its high-speed approach and minimal run-off typified the character of the Swiss circuit, where precision and commitment were essential, particularly in wet conditions such as those faced during the 1951 Grand Prix.
 
Driver Context
This Swiss GP marked the World Championship debut of Stirling Moss, who entered Formula One in 1951 driving for the privateer HWM team. At just 21 years old, Moss was competing in his first championship Grand Prix, gaining early experience at the highest level of international motor racing under extremely demanding wet conditions at Bremgarten. Although classified eighth after running out of fuel on the final lap, the race represented the starting point of a Formula One career that would span a full decade. Between 1951 and 1961, Moss established himself as one of the most accomplished drivers of his era, winning 16 World Championship Grands Prix and a total of 212 official races across multiple disciplines. Beyond Formula One, his record included major endurance victories such as the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1954 and the Mille Miglia in 1955 with Mercedes, achievements that cemented his reputation as one of the greatest drivers never to win a World Championship title.
 
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