Alta

1951–1952 Formula 1 car

Alta

Alta car

12th
Best Finish
12th
Best Quali
0
Points
3
Races

Car Profile

Team Alta Seasons 1951, 1952 Races 3 (3 starts)
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Engine & Tyres

1951 Alta GP s/c1.5 L4 supercharged 1952 Alta F22.0 L4 Also powered HWM Tyres Dunlop

Drivers of the Alta

5 JoeKelly 0 pts
26 PeterWhitehead P49 0 pts
1 GrahamWhitehead P56 0 pts

Finishing Positions

12th 1
DNF 2
DNF Did Not Finish

1951 Race by Race

1 Grand Prix
Joe Kelly
DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1952 Race by Race

2 Grands Prix
Peter Whitehead
DNF–
Graham Whitehead
–12

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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The Alta was Alta's F1 car for 1951 to 1952.

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Alta: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Alta?
Alta raced the Alta in the 1951 and 1952 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Alta?
Joe Kelly, Peter Whitehead and Graham Whitehead drove the Alta in 1951 and 1952.
How many races did the Alta win?
The Alta did not win a Grand Prix in 1951 and 1952; its best result was 12th.
Which engine powered the Alta?
The Alta used the Alta F2, a 2.0 L4 engine.