1954 Spanish Grand Prix

Previous race

At Monza, Fangio led early before a prolonged battle developed between Fangio, Ascari, and eventually Moss and Villoresi. Moss took the lead in the closing stages but retired on lap 68 with oil pressure trouble. Fangio won; Hawthorn and Maglioli — sharing a car with González — finished second.

Championship standings

Fangio is champion. González and Hawthorn are contesting second place in the Drivers’ standings heading into the final round.

Between-race developments

Lancia make their long-awaited championship debut at Pedralbes, bringing the D50 for Alberto Ascari and Luigi Villoresi — the pair who left Ferrari over the winter specifically for this moment. The D50’s 90-degree V8 engine acts as a structural element of the chassis. Ascari and Villoresi have been racing on loan at Ferrari and Maserati throughout the season while the car was being readied.

The Spanish Grand Prix returns to Pedralbes for the first time since 1951, having been absent from the calendar due to financial difficulties.

Entrants

Ascari immediately goes fastest in practice on the Lancia. The front row is completed by Fangio (Mercedes), Hawthorn (Ferrari), and Harry Schell in a private Maserati.