1959 · Round 2 / 9Completed
1959 Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Indianapolis, USA
Winner
Rodger Ward
Watson · 3:40:49.200
Rodger Ward won the 1959 Indianapolis 500 for Watson, finishing 23.280 seconds ahead of Jim Rathmann (Watson), with Johnny Thomson (Lesovsky) completing the podium. Johnny Thomson had taken pole position.
It was round 2 of 9 of the 1959 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA on 30 May 1959.
After round 2, Jack Brabham led the 1959 drivers' championship on 9 points, 1 ahead of Rodger Ward. Cooper-Climax led the constructors' standings on 8 points.
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1959 Indianapolis 500: quick facts
When was the 1959 Indianapolis 500?
The 1959 Indianapolis 500 took place on 30 May 1959. It was round 2 of 9 of the 1959 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1959 Indianapolis 500 held?
The 1959 Indianapolis 500 was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA.
Who won the 1959 Indianapolis 500?
Rodger Ward won the 1959 Indianapolis 500 for Watson, ahead of Jim Rathmann and .