Claim: Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari, an Italian racing driver and twice Formula One World Champion, placed first in the 1953 Belgian Grand Prix.
Evidence: Alberto Ascari (Italian pronunciation: [alˈbɛrto ˈaskari; 13 July 1918 – 26 May 1955) was an Italian racing driver and twice Formula One World Champion. Alberto Ascari Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia The 36-lap race was won by Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari after he started from second position.