German Grand Prix

Round 6 · AVUS, Berlin, Germany

1959-08-02

Winner: Tony Brooks (Ferrari)

P1
Tony Brooks
Ferrari
P2
Tony Brooks
Ferrari · 2:09:31.600
P3
Dan Gurney
Ferrari · +2.900

Who won the 1959 German Grand Prix?

The 1959 German Grand Prix was won by Tony Brooks driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Tony Brooks finished second, 2:09:31.600 behind, with Dan Gurney completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 16 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 6 of the 1959 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the AVUS in Berlin, Germany. Ian Burgess was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 9 positions from P15 to finish P6.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Tony Brooks9
1Tony Brooks9
2Dan Gurney6
2Dan Gurney6
3Phil Hill4
3Phil Hill4
4Maurice Trintignant3
4Maurice Trintignant3
5Jo Bonnier2
5Jo Bonnier2
6Ian Burgess0
6Ian Burgess0
7Harry Schell0
7Harry Schell0
RStirling Moss0
RStirling Moss0
RBruce McLaren0
RHans Herrmann0
RMasten Gregory0
RJack Brabham0
RGraham Hill0
RInnes Ireland0
RCliff Allison0
RHans Herrmann0
RBruce McLaren0
RMasten Gregory0
RJack Brabham0
RGraham Hill0
RInnes Ireland0
RCliff Allison0

1959 German Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1959 German Grand Prix?+
Tony Brooks (Ferrari) won the 1959 German Grand Prix on 1959-08-02 at AVUS.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1959 German Grand Prix?+
P1: Tony Brooks (Ferrari). P2: Tony Brooks (Ferrari), 2:09:31.600 behind. P3: Dan Gurney (Ferrari), +2.900 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1959 German Grand Prix?+
Tony Brooks took pole position for the 1959 German Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1959 German Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1959 German Grand Prix with Tony Brooks taking victory.