Silverstone Circuit · Silverstone, UK
Juan Fangio won the 1956 British Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing a lap ahead of Peter Collins (Ferrari), with Alfonso de Portago (Ferrari) completing the podium. Stirling Moss had taken pole position.
It was round 6 of 8 of the 1956 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK on 14 July 1956.
After round 6, Peter Collins led the 1956 drivers' championship on 22 points, 1 ahead of Juan Fangio.
The 1956 British Grand Prix took place on 14 July 1956. It was round 6 of 8 of the 1956 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1956 British Grand Prix was held at Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK.
Juan Fangio won the 1956 British Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of Peter Collins and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stirling Moss (Maserati) started from pole position.
| 8 |
| 2 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 2 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 3 | +2 Laps | 4 |
| 4 | +3 Laps | 3 |
| 5 | +4 Laps | 2 |
| 6 | +5 Laps | – |
| 7 | +6 Laps | – |
| 8 | +7 Laps | – |
| 9 | +7 Laps | – |
| 10 | +9 Laps | – |
| 11 | +13 Laps | – |
| R | Axle | 1 |
| R | Fuel system | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Fuel system | – |
| R | Axle | – |
| R | Fuel system | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Transmission | – |
| R | Electrical | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Transmission | – |
| R | Ignition | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Transmission | – |