1956 British Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Previous race
Collins took his second consecutive victory at Reims, ahead of teammate Castellotti and Jean Behra. Fangio retired with a split fuel line on lap 40.
Championship standings
Collins has won the last two races while Fangio has retired at both. The championship has shifted heading into a home race for three of the leading drivers.
Entrants
BRM enters with their own chassis for the first time since 1951, making its championship debut at the British round. Tony Brooks makes his championship debut alongside Hawthorn in the BRM.
British manufacturer Emeryson makes its first Formula One race entry and start.
Practice
Silverstone’s wide circuit allows a four-car front row. Moss, Fangio, Hawthorn (BRM), and Collins share the front row — three British drivers and the defending champion.
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Last 5 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Jan | 🇦🇷 Argentine Grand Prix | Fangio | Behra | Hawthorn | |
| 2 | 13 May | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Castellotti | Moss | Collins | Behra |
| 3 | 30 May | 🇺🇸 Indianapolis 500 | Flaherty | Flaherty | Hanks | Freeland |
| 4 | 3 Jun | 🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix | Fangio | Collins | Frère | Moss |
| 5 | 1 Jul | 🇫🇷 French Grand Prix | Fangio | Collins | Castellotti | Behra |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Collins | Ferrari | 19 | 2 |
| 2 | Jean Behra | Maserati | 14 | 0 |
| 3 | Juan Fangio | Ferrari | 13 | 1 |
| 4 | Stirling Moss | Maserati | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | Pat Flaherty | Watson | 8 | 1 |
| 6 | Eugenio Castellotti | Ferrari | 7.5 | 0 |
| 7 | Sam Hanks | Kurtis Kraft | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | Paul Frère | Ferrari | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | Luigi Musso | Ferrari | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | Mike Hawthorn | Vanwall | 4 | 0 |
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.