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Grand Prix Greats – The first-ever World Championship Grand Prix

In 1950 Silverstone played host to the first round of the Formula 1 World Championship, as we know it today. Even the King and Queen of England turned up for this race, although Ferrari was a no-show. Here’s the full story.

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