1956 · Round 3 / 8Completed
1956 Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Indianapolis, USA
Winner
Pat Flaherty
Watson · 3:53:28.840
Pat Flaherty won the 1956 Indianapolis 500 for Watson, finishing 20.450 seconds ahead of Sam Hanks (Kurtis Kraft), with Don Freeland (Phillips) completing the podium. Flaherty had also started from pole position.
It was round 3 of 8 of the 1956 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA on 30 May 1956.
After round 3, Jean Behra led the 1956 drivers' championship on 10 points, 1 ahead of Juan Fangio.
1956 Indianapolis 500: quick facts
When was the 1956 Indianapolis 500?
The 1956 Indianapolis 500 took place on 30 May 1956. It was round 3 of 8 of the 1956 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1956 Indianapolis 500 held?
The 1956 Indianapolis 500 was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA.
Who won the 1956 Indianapolis 500?
Pat Flaherty won the 1956 Indianapolis 500 for Watson, ahead of Sam Hanks and .