Portuguese Grand Prix

Round 7 · Monsanto Park Circuit, Lisbon, Portugal

1959-08-23

Winner: Stirling Moss (Cooper-Climax)

P1
Stirling Moss
Cooper-Climax
P2
Stirling Moss
Cooper-Climax · 2:11:55.410
P3
Masten Gregory
Cooper-Climax

Who won the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix?

The 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix was won by Stirling Moss driving for Cooper-Climax, starting from pole position. Stirling Moss finished second, 2:11:55.410 behind, with Masten Gregory completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 12 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 7 of the 1959 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Monsanto Park Circuit in Lisbon, Portugal. Roy Salvadori was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 6 positions from P12 to finish P6.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Stirling Moss9
1Stirling Moss9
2Masten Gregory6
2Masten Gregory6
3Dan Gurney4
3Dan Gurney4
4Maurice Trintignant3
4Maurice Trintignant3
5Harry Schell2
5Harry Schell2
6Roy Salvadori0
6Roy Salvadori0
7Ron Flockhart0
7Ron Flockhart0
8Carroll Shelby0
8Carroll Shelby0
9Tony Brooks0
9Tony Brooks0
10Mário de Araújo Cabral0
10Mário de Araújo Cabral0
RJack Brabham0
RBruce McLaren0
RBruce McLaren0
RJack Brabham0
RJo Bonnier0
RPhil Hill0
RGraham Hill0
RInnes Ireland0
RInnes Ireland0
RGraham Hill0
RPhil Hill0
RJo Bonnier0

1959 Portuguese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix?+
Stirling Moss (Cooper-Climax) won the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix on 1959-08-23 at Monsanto Park Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix?+
P1: Stirling Moss (Cooper-Climax). P2: Stirling Moss (Cooper-Climax), 2:11:55.410 behind. P3: Masten Gregory (Cooper-Climax).
Who was on pole position for the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix?+
Stirling Moss took pole position for the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix?+
Cooper-Climax won the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix with Stirling Moss taking victory.