The 1953 German Grand Prix fielded 31 drivers yet only four finished on the lead lap, and was lost on the last lap by Turin born Giuseppe Farina.
This race was won by Nino Farina in a Ferrari, just over 1 minute ahead of Juan Manuel Fangio. Emilio Giuseppe Farina, also known as Giuseppe Antonio "Nino" Farina, (Italian pronunciation: [duzppe nino farina; 30 October 1906  30 June 1966) was an Italian racing driver and first official Formula One World Champion. 
