The 1946 Grand Prix season was the first post-war year for
Grand Prix motor racing. It was notable for including the first ever race run to
Formula One
Formula One (also known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The World Drivers' Championship, ...
criteria, the
1946 Turin Grand Prix
The 1946 Turin Grand Prix was a Grand Prix motor race held at Valentino Park on 1 September 1946. It is claimed to be the first ever Formula One
Formula One (also known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of international racing for op ...
. There was no organised championship in 1946, although
Raymond Sommer
Raymond Sommer (31 August 1906 – 10 September 1950) was a French motor racing driver. He raced both before and after WWII with some success, particularly in endurance racing. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in both and , and altho ...
proved to be the most successful driver, winning five Grands Prix.
Maserati's cars proved difficult to beat, winning 9 of the season's 20 Grand Prix races.
Season review
Grands Prix
Statistics
Grand Prix winners
Drivers
Manufacturers
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