Sixty years ago today (13th May), Alfa Romeo completed an historic 1-2-3 finish at the first ever Formula One European Championship race, which was held at Silverstone motor racing circuit.
Italian driver, Giuseppe Farina, dominated proceedings to bring home his 300bhp 158 race car – also known as the Alfetta – ahead of fellow Alfa drivers Luigi Fagioli and Britain’s Reg Parnell. All three finished two laps ahead of the 21-strong field.
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