During practice, German driver Paul Greifzu was involved in an accident where his car hit a paramedic at Pflanzgarten.

The Grand Prix had attracted some of the top German drivers, but many of them retired due to the high level of attrition.

Manfred von Brauchitsch put in a fine performance trying to keep up with the leaders, running as high as seventh before retiring with engine failure.

The only slight drama came on the final tour: he had run the full distance without pitting, and some spokes on his right rear wheel broke in the banked Karussell.

[2] For his dominant performance, Ascari was presented with the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt (Silver Laurel Leaf), the highest award in German sport.