1951 Formula One season

The 1951 Formula One season was the second Formula One season that had a driver's championship. The season which consisted of eight Grand Prix races all in Europe was held from May 27 to October 28.

Teams and drivers
The following teams and drivers competed in the 1951 FIA World Championship of Drivers. The list does not include those that contested only the Indianapolis 500 event.

Results and standings
Points were awarded on an 8–6–4–3–2 basis to the first five finishers at each Grand Prix, with an additional point awarded for setting the fastest lap. Only the best four results counted towards the championship. Numbers without parentheses are championship points; numbers in parentheses are total points scored.