1953 Formula One season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Wharton | Cooper - Bristol | T23 | Bristol BS1 2.0 L6 | D | Ken Wharton | 3, 5–6, 8–9 |
| HW Motors | HWM - Alta | 53 | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | D | Peter Collins | 3–6 |
| HW Motors | HWM - Alta | 53 | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | D | Lance Macklin | 3–6, 8–9 |
| HW Motors | HWM - Alta | 53 | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | D | Paul Frère | 4, 8 |
| HW Motors | HWM - Alta | 53 | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | D | Yves Giraud-Cabantous | 5, 9 |
| HW Motors | HWM - Alta | 53 | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | D | Duncan Hamilton | 6 |
| HW Motors | HWM - Alta | 53 | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | D | Jack Fairman | 6 |