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F1 rules and stats 1950-1959

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Accidents
GP races: 84
Estimated racing kms: unknown
Accidents in races: unknown
Injuries, drivers: unknown
Fatalities, drivers: 25 Fatalities, officials: unknown
Fatalities, spectators: unknown
Technical newbies
Disk Brakes (1951)
First non-turbo producing 100 hp/1000 cc (1953)
Direct Injection (1945)
Desmodromic valves (1954)
Cars with the engine in the back
Regulations (engine - weight)
1950-1951
1500 cc with comprssor or 4500 cc without
No weight limit
425 hp at 9300 rpm-710 kg (1951 Alfo Romeo 159)
1952-1953
750 cc with compressor or 2000 cc without
No weight limit
175 hp at 7200 rpm-560 kg (1953 Ferrari 500)
1954-1960
750 cc with compressor or 2500 cc without
No weight limit
290 hp at 8500 rpm-730 kg (1955 Mercedes W196)
280 hp at 7600 rpm-630 kg (1957 Maserati 250F)