British Grand Prix

Round 6 · Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, UK

1956-07-14

Winner: Juan Fangio (Ferrari)

Juan Fangio

Ferrari

Peter Collins

Ferrari

Alfonso de Portago

Ferrari

Who won the 1956 British Grand Prix?

The 1956 British Grand Prix was won by Juan Fangio driving for Ferrari, starting from 2nd on the grid. Peter Collins took second place. It was an attrition-heavy race with 17 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 6 of the 1956 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK. Jack Fairman was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 17 positions from P21 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Juan Fangio	Ferrari	2	▲1	2:59	Finished	8
2	Peter Collins	Ferrari	12	▲10	—	+1 Lap	3
2	Alfonso de Portago	Ferrari	12	▲10	—	+1 Lap	3
3	Jean Behra	Maserati	13	▲10	—	+2 Laps	4
4	Jack Fairman	Connaught	21	▲17	—	+3 Laps	3
5	Horace Gould	Maserati	14	▲9	—	+4 Laps	2
6	Luigi Villoresi	Maserati	19	▲13	—	+5 Laps	0
7	Cesare Perdisa	Maserati	15	▲8	—	+6 Laps	0
8	Paco Godia	Maserati	25	▲17	—	+7 Laps	0
9	Robert Manzon	Gordini	18	▲9	—	+7 Laps	0
10	Alfonso de Portago	Ferrari	8	▼2	—	+9 Laps	0
10	Eugenio Castellotti	Ferrari	8	▼2	—	+9 Laps	0
11	Bob Gerard	Cooper	22	▲11	—	+13 Laps	0
R	Stirling Moss	Maserati	1	—	—	Axle	1
R	Harry Schell	Vanwall	5	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Desmond Titterington	Connaught	11	—	—	Engine	0
R	Maurice Trintignant	Vanwall	16	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Hernando da Silva Ramos	Gordini	26	—	—	Axle	0
R	Peter Collins	Ferrari	4	—	—	Oil pressure	0
R	Roy Salvadori	Maserati	7	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Tony Brooks	BRM	9	—	—	Accident	0
R	Mike Hawthorn	BRM	3	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Louis Rosier	Maserati	27	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Bruce Halford	Maserati	20	—	—	Engine	0
R	Umberto Maglioli	Maserati	24	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Archie Scott Brown	Connaught	10	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Paul Emery	Emeryson	23	—	—	Ignition	0
R	Jack Brabham	Maserati	28	—	—	Engine	0
R	Ron Flockhart	BRM	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	José Froilán González	Vanwall	6	—	—	Transmission	0

1956 British Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1956 British Grand Prix?+

Juan Fangio (Ferrari) won the 1956 British Grand Prix on 1956-07-14 at Silverstone Circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1956 British Grand Prix?+

P1: Juan Fangio (Ferrari). P2: Peter Collins (Ferrari). P3: Alfonso de Portago (Ferrari).

Who was on pole position for the 1956 British Grand Prix?+

Stirling Moss took pole position for the 1956 British Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1956 British Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1956 British Grand Prix with Juan Fangio taking victory.