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World Drivers Champion: To mark the 75th anniversary of this historic occasion, Formula 1 has released restored and colourised footage of the first race as a moment in history brought to life.

On May 13, 1950, the cars raced off the line to start the very first Formula 1 World Championship at Silverstone, UK. The event, part of a seven-race series at the time, set in motion 75 years of excitement, drama and innovation, which have led to the global sporting phenomenon.

A team of experts at Formula 1 have expertly brought the race footage and a historic news reel to life, showing the victory by Italy's Giuseppe "Nino" Farina in the Alfa Romeo in vibrant colour and giving new perspective to the making of the first Formula 1 World Drivers Champion, which will forever stand as a milestone in world sport.