1956 Monaco Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Previous race
At Buenos Aires, Ferrari locked out the top three grid positions with Fangio 2.2 seconds clear on pole. A fuel pump failure forced Fangio to take over Musso’s car mid-race; he recovered from a spin to win in a shared drive. Jean Behra finished second for Maserati, Mike Hawthorn third. The Maserati team protested that Fangio had received a push-start after the spin; the stewards and the FIA both rejected the complaint. A four-month gap follows before the European season opens at Monaco.
Entrants
Owen’s BRM makes its first appearance of the season, entering Mike Hawthorn and Tony Brooks. Both cars qualify but are withdrawn before the start due to engine valve problems. Louis Chiron is also absent after his engine failed in practice.
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Last 1 Race
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Jan | 🇦🇷 Argentine Grand Prix | Fangio | Behra | Hawthorn |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Behra | Maserati | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | Juan Fangio | Ferrari | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | Luigi Musso | Ferrari | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | Mike Hawthorn | Maserati | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | Olivier Gendebien | Ferrari | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | Gerino Gerini | Maserati | 1.5 | 0 |
| 7 | Chico Landi | Maserati | 1.5 | 0 |
| — | Óscar González | Maserati | 0 | 0 |
| — | Alberto Uria | Maserati | 0 | 0 |
| — | Stirling Moss | Maserati | 0 | 0 |
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.