Which Ferrari driver won the 1951 British Grand Prix, the team's first F1 win?

José Froilán González won the 1951 British Grand Prix, giving Ferrari its first Formula One World Championship victory. The race took place at Silverstone on 14 July 1951 and marked a turning point in Ferrari’s early Grand Prix history.

González also took pole position, Ferrari’s first in the championship, before beating Juan Manuel Fangio’s Alfa Romeo by 51 seconds. His Ferrari 375 F1 used a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V12, while Alfa Romeo’s cars required more frequent fuel stops. Ferrari’s better fuel economy helped González overcome Alfa Romeo’s strong pace.

The result ended Alfa Romeo’s winning streak in the championship’s early years. Luigi Villoresi finished third for Ferrari, while Alberto Ascari retired. The achievement is sometimes confused with Ferrari’s first Formula One entry or first Grand Prix success of any kind, but the question refers specifically to the team’s first World Championship race victory.