The Maserati 250F mainly had the famous SSG 220 bhp (@ 7350 rpm) 2.5l A6 straight-six, ribbed 13.4″ drum brakes, independent wishbone front suspension and De Dion tube axle. Produced by Vittorio Bellentani , Gioacchino Colombo, and Alberto Massimino, the tubular chassis was developed by Valerio Colotti.
Juan Manuel Fangio raced in this car and won the 1954 Argentine Grand Prix, after a successful winning streak he left for the then newly formed Mercedes Benz team. Fengio continued to have a winning streak accumulating points from both Maserati and Mercedes. In spite of Massimino and Bellentoni leaving for Ferrari and Moss for Mercedes Benz, the car continued to receive upgrades in 1955 such as 5 speed gearbox and SU fuel injection and Dunlop disc brakes, pushing the power to a healthier 240 bhp.
In 1956 we saw the first appearance of the 250F T2 as works cars. They used lighter steel tube for the frame and a newer 315 bhp V12 engine. Still it did not offer any edge over the earlier inline 6 engine. 1957 saw the 250F winning more races including the legendary win of The German Grand Prix by Juan Manuel Fangio.
All in all, the 250F finished in forty six Formula One championships with 277 entries, having eight wins. Success was not only in the World Championship events with 250F drivers won many other non-championship across the globe.
