Italian- Championship
- 6th22.5 pts to the leader
- Points
- 7.5pts7 rounds started
Eugenio Castellotti, an Italian driver, raced for Ferrari in the 1956 Formula 1 season with car number 22. Castellotti was born on 10 October 1930. Castellotti finished 6th in the 1956 drivers' championship with 7.5 points, 1 podium but no wins – 22.5 points behind champion Juan Fangio.
Castellotti's best result was 2nd at the French Grand Prix. Castellotti's teammate was Juan Fangio; Castellotti trailed their qualifying head-to-head 3–4 and trailed the race head-to-head 1–6.
Castellotti scored points in 2 of 7 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Castellotti lost a net 12 places across 4 classified finishes. Castellotti scored 9% of Ferrari's 1956 total of 80.5 points.
Final 1956 results after 8 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
14%
Poles
0
pole rate
Eugenio Castellotti: quick facts
Short answers about Castellotti's 1956 season.
What team did Eugenio Castellotti drive for in 1956?
Eugenio Castellotti drove for Ferrari in the 1956 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Eugenio Castellotti use in 1956?
Eugenio Castellotti raced with car number 22 in 1956.
How many points did Eugenio Castellotti score in 1956?
Eugenio Castellotti scored 7.5 points in 1956 and finished 6th in the drivers' championship, 22.5 points behind champion Juan Fangio.
How many races did Eugenio Castellotti win in 1956?
Eugenio Castellotti did not win a Grand Prix in 1956. Castellotti's best result was 2nd at the French Grand Prix.
Who was Eugenio Castellotti's teammate in 1956?
Juan Fangio was Eugenio Castellotti's teammate at Ferrari in 1956. Castellotti trailed the qualifying head-to-head 3–4 and trailed the race head-to-head 1–6.
