German Grand Prix

Round 7 · Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany

1956-08-05

Winner: Juan Fangio (Ferrari)

Juan Fangio

Ferrari

Stirling Moss

Maserati · +46.400

Jean Behra

Maserati · +7:38.300

Who won the 1956 German Grand Prix?

The 1956 German Grand Prix was won by Juan Fangio driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Stirling Moss finished second, +46.400 behind, with Jean Behra completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 16 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 7 of the 1956 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany. Paco Godia was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P16 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Juan Fangio	Ferrari	1	—	3:38:43.700	Finished	9
2	Stirling Moss	Maserati	4	▲2	+46.400	Finished	6
3	Jean Behra	Maserati	8	▲5	+7:38.300	Finished	4
4	Paco Godia	Maserati	16	▲12	—	+2 Laps	3
5	Louis Rosier	Maserati	14	▲9	—	+3 Laps	2
D	Bruce Halford	Maserati	11	—	—	Disqualified	0
R	Ottorino Volonterio	Maserati	19	—	—	+6 Laps	0
R	André Milhoux	Gordini	21	—	—	Engine	0
R	Alfonso de Portago	Ferrari	10	—	—	Accident	0
R	Harry Schell	Maserati	12	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Luigi Villoresi	Maserati	20	—	—	Engine	0
R	Luigi Musso	Ferrari	5	—	—	Accident	0
R	Peter Collins	Ferrari	2	—	—	Fuel leak	0
R	Eugenio Castellotti	Ferrari	3	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Umberto Maglioli	Maserati	7	—	—	Steering	0
R	Horace Gould	Maserati	13	—	—	Oil pressure	0
R	Roy Salvadori	Maserati	9	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Robert Manzon	Gordini	15	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Giorgio Scarlatti	Ferrari	17	—	—	Engine	0
W	Cesare Perdisa	Maserati	—	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	André Pilette	Gordini	—	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	Luigi Piotti	Maserati	—	—	—	Withdrew	0

1956 German Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1956 German Grand Prix?+

Juan Fangio (Ferrari) won the 1956 German Grand Prix on 1956-08-05 at Nürburgring.

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

P1: Juan Fangio (Ferrari). P2: Stirling Moss (Maserati), +46.400 behind. P3: Jean Behra (Maserati), +7:38.300 behind.

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

Juan Fangio took pole position for the 1956 German Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1956 German Grand Prix?+

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