American- Championship
- 4th11 pts to the leader
- Points
- 20pts7 rounds started
Phil Hill, an American driver, raced for Ferrari in the 1959 Formula 1 season with car number 5. Hill was born on 20 April 1927. Hill finished 4th in the 1959 drivers' championship with 20 points, 3 podiums but no wins – 11 points behind champion Jack Brabham.
Hill's best result was 2nd, achieved twice, most recently at the Italian Grand Prix. Hill's teammate was Tony Brooks; Hill trailed their qualifying head-to-head 1–6 and trailed the race head-to-head 2–5.
Hill scored points in 4 of 7 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Hill gained a net 14 places across 5 classified finishes. Hill scored 30% of Ferrari's 1959 total of 67 points.
Final 1959 results after 9 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
3
podium rate
43%
Poles
0
pole rate
Phil Hill: quick facts
Short answers about Hill's 1959 season.
What team did Phil Hill drive for in 1959?
Phil Hill drove for Ferrari in the 1959 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Phil Hill use in 1959?
Phil Hill raced with car number 5 in 1959.
How many points did Phil Hill score in 1959?
Phil Hill scored 20 points in 1959 and finished 4th in the drivers' championship, 11 points behind champion Jack Brabham.
How many races did Phil Hill win in 1959?
Phil Hill did not win a Grand Prix in 1959. Hill's best result was 2nd at the Italian Grand Prix.
Who was Phil Hill's teammate in 1959?
Tony Brooks was Phil Hill's teammate at Ferrari in 1959. Hill trailed the qualifying head-to-head 1–6 and trailed the race head-to-head 2–5.
