1956 British Grand Prix

The 1956 British Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 14 July 1956 at Silverstone. It was race 6 of 8 in the 1956 World Championship of Drivers.

Classification

Qualifying

Race

Notes

• – 1 point for fastest lap

Shared drives

• Car #4: Alfonso de Portago (70 laps) and Peter Collins (30 laps). They shared the 6 points for second place.
• Car #3: Eugenio Castellotti (80 laps) and Alfonso de Portago (12 laps).

Notes

• This race marked the first Formula One podium for a Spanish driver.
• This was the first race entry and start for British manufacturer Emeryson.

Championship standings after the race

Drivers' Championship standings

References