The 1953 Swiss Grand Prix was a Formula Two race held on 23 August 1953 at Bremgarten Circuit. It was race 8 of 9 in the 1953 World Championship of Drivers, which was run to Formula Two rules in 1952 and 1953, rather than the Formula One regulations normally used. World Champion Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari won the race, the last race win and finish of his career. Round 8 of 9 · 1953 Formula One World Championship August 23, 1953 Podium: 1. Alberto Ascari · 2. Nino Farina · 3. Mike Hawthorn Wiki link