Claim: Alberto Ascari was the champion of the 1952 British Grand Prix (a Formula Two race held on July 19, 1952 at Silverstone Circuit) with a record time of 2:46:11 within 85 laps; followed by Piero Taruffi in second place.
Evidence: Italy Alberto Ascari 2:46:11 85 Italy Piero Taruffi The 1952 British Grand Prix was a Formula Two race held on 19 July 1952 at Silverstone Circuit.