Founded by brothers Alfieri and Ettore Maserati as a tuning workshop in 1914, Maserati’s early years were interrupted by World War I, in which both brothers served. Returning from the war, they continued where they had left off, tuning and racing cars.
Notable Team Members and Drivers
Juan Manuel Fangio: Considered one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, Fangio drove for Maserati during the 1950s. He won the 1957 World Championship, driving a Maserati 250F.
Stirling Moss: Another legendary figure in motorsport, Moss drove the Maserati 250F in various Grand Prix. Although he never won a World Championship, Moss’s performances in the Maserati, including wins and podium finishes.
Gioacchino Colombo: A renowned engineer, Colombo was instrumental in designing the Maserati 250F, one of the most iconic and successful Formula One cars of the 1950s.
In 1925, Maserati collaborated with Diatto to design a Grand Prix racing car. Although this particular car never made it to the track, the project inspired the Maserati brothers to manufacture their own car, marking the beginning of their journey as a Grand Prix car manufacturer.
Maserati’s cars were widely acclaimed and were bought by numerous constructors, achieving remarkable success across several racing series. While Maserati found considerable success in sports car racing, its legacy in F1 was cemented by the iconic Maserati 250F. This stunningly designed car not only helped Stirling Moss showcase his talents, eventually leading him to a factory drive with Mercedes, but it also propelled Juan Manuel Fangio to the 1954 and 1957 World Drivers’ Championships.
The 1954 championship also stands out as it was the year when Fangio drove and won races for Maserati and Mercedes-Benz, making him the only driver in F1 history to win a championship driving for more than one team in the same season.
Maserati Formula One World Championship Records
| First entry | 1950 British Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| Races entered | 43 entries (43 starts) |
| Constructors’ Championships | 0 |
| Drivers’ Championships | 2 (1954, 1957) |
| Race victories | 9 |
| Pole positions | 9 |
| Fastest laps | 14 |
| Final entry | 1957 Italian Grand Prix |
Maserati Drivers’ Champions
The following drivers won the Formula One Drivers’ Championship for Maserati.
| Driver | Nationality | Championship Year |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Fangio | Argentine | 1954* |
| Juan Manuel Fangio | Argentine | 1957 |
Maserati Championship Results
The World Constructor’s Championship was not awarded until 1958.
