Who was the first ever Formula 1 champion in 1950?
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Alberto Ascari
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Giuseppe Farina
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Juan Manuel Fangio
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Stirling Moss
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina won the inaugural Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship in 1950, driving for Alfa Romeo. He won 3 of the 7 races that season to secure the title. Alberto Ascari would win championships in 1952 and 1953, while Fangio dominated in the 1950s with 5 titles, but Farina was the first champion.