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1959 - Grand Prix of the Netherlands

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950.

FIA Formula 1 Racing Champions

FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1959 - Grand Prix of the Netherlands

Race Name - Grand Prix of the Netherlands
Date - 5/31/1959
Race Track - Circuit Park Zandvoort
Number of Starting Cars - 15
Laps Run - 75
Pole Winner Jo Bonnier
Average Race Speed - 150.426 kph
Lead Changes - 4 Leader(s) with 6 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Jo Bonnier
Race Number - 3


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 1 Jo Bonnier Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
2 2 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
3 7 Masten Gregory Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
4 9 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
5 4 Jean Behra Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 2.5 V6
6 12 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
7 5 Graham Hill Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
8 11 Maurice Trintignant Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
9 15 Cliff Allison Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
10 14 Carel Godin de Beaufort Ecurie Maarsbergen Porsche RSK Porsche 1.5 B4
11 3 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
12 6 Harry Schell Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
13 8 Tony Brooks Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
14 10 Carroll Shelby David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
15 13 Roy Salvadori David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6