Ferrari · 1950

Ferrari 125 F1

Ferrari's first F1 car. Supercharged 1.5L V12. Won the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix with Alberto Ascari.

Ferrari 125 1.5L SC V12 · 280 HP

Races
3
Wins
1
Poles
0
Win Rate
33.3%

Ferrari 125 F1 — Full Analysis

The Ferrari 125 F1 is one of the most significant Formula 1 cars in Ferrari\'s history. Introduced in 1950, this car represented Ferrari\'s technical philosophy of the era, combining Ferrari 125 1.5L SC V12 power with aerodynamic development that reflected the regulations and competitive landscape of the time.

Powered by the Ferrari 125 1.5L SC V12 producing 280 HP, the Ferrari 125 F1 competed in 3 races, achieving 1 victories. Ferrari's first F1 car. Supercharged 1.5L V12. Won the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix with Alberto Ascari.

The car weighed 580 kg and was capable of reaching 260 km/h on the fastest circuits. The Ferrari 125 F1 was a product of its era — the technical regulations, tyre compounds, and competitive environment all shaped its design and development.

Ferrari\'s engineering team worked extensively on the Ferrari 125 F1\'s aerodynamic package, seeking to maximise downforce while minimising drag. The car\'s suspension setup was carefully calibrated to work with the tyres of the era, and the engine installation was optimised for both performance and reliability. The Ferrari 125 F1 represents a chapter in Ferrari\'s long Formula 1 history — a history that spans 75 seasons and includes 16 Constructors\' Championships and 15 Drivers\' Championships.

In the context of Ferrari\'s broader F1 programme, the Ferrari 125 F1 was part of a continuous development process. The lessons learned from this car informed the design of subsequent models, contributing to Ferrari\'s ongoing technical evolution. The car\'s performance data — lap times, tyre degradation rates, fuel consumption figures — all fed into the team\'s knowledge base and helped shape future development directions.

Technical Specifications

CarFerrari 125 F1
Year1950
EngineFerrari 125 1.5L SC V12
Power Output280 HP
Weight580 kg
Top Speed260 km/h
Races Entered3
Race Wins1
Pole Positions0
Win Rate33.3%
Pole Rate0.0%
ConstructorFerrari

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