Alfa Romeo once again fielded four cars, with local driver Paul Pietsch replacing Consalvo Sanesi, joining Fangio, Farina and Bonetto.

Piero Taruffi rejoined their lineup, alongside Ascari, Villoresi and British Grand Prix winner José Froilán González.

When Farina was forced to retire due to overheating problems, Fangio was left as the sole Alfa Romeo able to take the fight to the Ferrari drivers.

[1] Ascari's victory took him to second in the Championship standings, ten points adrift of Fangio, who extended his lead from the previous race.

After his second consecutive podium, José Froilán González moved up to third in the standings, level on points with Farina and Villoresi.