1955 Dutch Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Previous race
In Belgium, Mercedes ran virtually unchallenged. Fangio and Moss finished over two minutes clear of Nino Farina in third; Castellotti’s private Lancia entry retired on lap 16. It was the easiest of wins for the Silver Arrows.
Championship standings
Fangio leads the championship after Belgium, having overtaken Trintignant for the first time this season.
Between-race developments
On 11 June, the 24 Hours of Le Mans ended in catastrophe: Pierre Levegh’s Mercedes flew into the spectator enclosure, killing 83 people and injuring at least 120 others. Many F1 drivers were competing in the race. In response, the FIA postponed the French Grand Prix from 3 July to 25 September. The Dutch Grand Prix proceeds as scheduled.
Maserati driver Sergio Mantovani lost a leg in a crash during practice for the non-championship Valentino Grand Prix. The team has hired Cesare Perdisa as his replacement.
Weather
Continuous drizzle has left the Zandvoort circuit slippery ahead of the race.
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Last 4 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Jan | 🇦🇷 Argentine Grand Prix | Farina | Fangio | Farina | Maglioli |
| 2 | 22 May | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Fangio | Trintignant | Castellotti | Behra |
| 3 | 30 May | 🇺🇸 Indianapolis 500 | Hoyt | Sweikert | Bettenhausen | Davies |
| 4 | 5 Jun | 🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix | Castellotti | Fangio | Moss | Farina |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →Constructors' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.