F1 Championship leaders
Drivers’ Championship
| # | Grand Prix | Leader | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | (ITA) Alberto Ascari | 3 |
| 2 | Indianapolis 500 |
| 0 |
| 3 | Netherlands | (ITA) Alberto Ascari | 8 |
| 4 | Belgium | (ITA) Alberto Ascari | 12 |
| 5 | France | (ITA) Alberto Ascari | 14 |
| 6 | Britain | (ITA) Alberto Ascari | 17.5 |
| 7 | Germany | (ITA) Alberto Ascari | 13.5 |
| 8 | Switzerland | (ITA) Alberto Ascari | 10.5 |
| 9 | Italy | (ITA) Alberto Ascari | 6.5 |
Notes
- The 1953 season was the first season in which the Drivers’ Championship was led from start to finish by the same driver.
- First time as championship leader
- Bill Vukovich
- Last time as championship leader
- Alberto Ascari
- First time as championship leader by a…
- American driver since 1951
- Last time as championship leader by a…
- Italian driver until 1958
Constructors’ Championship
The Constructors’ championship did not begin until 1958.