Statistical Comparison between Formula 1 in 1950 to 2010
The Ultimate F1 Comparison: 1950 v 2010
Welcome to one of the most unique pieces of Formula 1 information you will find anywhere! A direct comparison between the original Formula One World Championship which started in 1950, to 60 years later and the 2010 season. Click here to return to 60 Years of Formula One.
| DRIVERS | 1950 SEASON | 2010 SEASON |
|---|---|---|
| Number of drivers | 47 | 24 |
| Took part in every race | 6 (12%) | 24 (100%) |
| Average age | 39 | 27 |
| Youngest driver | José Froilán González, 28 | Jamie Alguersuari, 20 |
| Oldest driver | Clemente Biondetti, 52 | Michael Schumacher, 41 |
| Nationalities represented | 10 | 12 |
| Non European drivers | 3 (6%) | 7 (29%) |
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| CONSTRUCTORS | ||
| Number of constructors | 9 | 12 |
| Car manufacturers | 5 | 3 |
| Nationalities represented | 3 | 9 |
| Non European constructors | 0 | 2 |
| CARS | ||
| Weight | 850kg | 620kg |
| Horsepower | 425 | 750 |
| 0-100mph | 11 seconds approx | 3.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 290kph | 310kph |
| RPM | 9300 | 18,000 (limited) |
| Gearbox | 4 speed | 7 speed |
| Chassis construction | Tubular space frame | Carbon fibre monocoque |
| Number of tyre manufacturers | 3 | 1 |
| CHAMPIONSHIP | ||
| Number of races | 6 | 19 |
| Average race time | 2 hours, 40 minutes | 1 hour, 35 minutes |
| Average retirements per race | 10 | 7 |
| First race of the season | British Grand Prix | Bahrain Grand Prix |
| Last race of the season | Italian Grand Prix | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
| CIRCUITS | ||
| Circuits on public roads | 4 (66%) | 6 (31%) |
| Circuits outside Europe | 0 | 10 |
| Average circuit length | 7.1km | 5.1km |
* For the purpose of a clear comparison, the Indianapolis 500 has not been included in the above statistics. This race formed part of the 1950 FIA World Championship but no Formula One teams or drivers took part.
* Statistics correct up to and including the 2010 British Grand Prix
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