Belgian Grand Prix

Round 4 · Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium

1956-06-03

Winner: Peter Collins (Ferrari)

P1
Peter Collins
Ferrari
P2
Peter Collins
Ferrari · 2:40:00.300
P3
Paul Frère
Ferrari · +1:51.300

Who won the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix?

The 1956 Belgian Grand Prix was won by Peter Collins driving for Ferrari, starting from 3rd on the grid. Peter Collins finished second, 2:40:00.300 behind, with Paul Frère completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 4 of the 1956 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. André Pilette was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 10 positions from P16 to finish P6.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Peter Collins8
1Peter Collins8
2Paul Frère6
2Paul Frère6
3Stirling Moss3
3Cesare Perdisa2
3Cesare Perdisa2
3Stirling Moss3
4Harry Schell3
4Harry Schell3
5Luigi Villoresi2
5Luigi Villoresi2
6André Pilette0
6André Pilette0
7Jean Behra0
7Jean Behra0
8Louis Rosier0
8Louis Rosier0
RHorace Gould0
RHorace Gould0
RPiero Scotti0
REugenio Castellotti0
RStirling Moss0
RJuan Fangio0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RStirling Moss0
REugenio Castellotti0
RMaurice Trintignant0
RJuan Fangio0
RPaco Godia0
RPaco Godia0
RPiero Scotti0

1956 Belgian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix?+
Peter Collins (Ferrari) won the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix on 1956-06-03 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix?+
P1: Peter Collins (Ferrari). P2: Peter Collins (Ferrari), 2:40:00.300 behind. P3: Paul Frère (Ferrari), +1:51.300 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix?+
Juan Fangio took pole position for the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix with Peter Collins taking victory.