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1956 - Grand Prix of Belgium

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

1956 - Grand Prix of Belgium

Race Name - Grand Prix of Belgium
Date - 6/3/1956
Race Track - Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Number of Starting Cars - 15
Laps Run - 36
Pole Winner Juan Manuel Fangio
Average Race Speed - 190.62 kph
Lead Changes - 3 Leader(s) with 3 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Juan Manuel Fangio
Race Number - 4


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 3 Peter Collins Scuderia Ferrari Lancia Ferrari D50 Lancia Ferrari 2.5 V
2 8 Paul Frre Scuderia Ferrari Lancia Ferrari D50 Lancia Ferrari 2.5 V
3 9 Cesare Perdisa Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
4 6 Harry Schell Vandervell Products Ltd Vanwall Vanwall 2.5 L4
5 11 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Centro Sud Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
6 16 Andr Pilette Scuderia Ferrari Lancia Ferrari D50 Lancia Ferrari 2.5 V
7 4 Jean Behra Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
8 10 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
9 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Scuderia Ferrari Lancia Ferrari D50 Lancia Ferrari 2.5 V
10 7 Maurice Trintignant Vandervell Products Ltd Vanwall Vanwall 2.5 L4
11 2 Stirling Moss Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
12 5 Eugenio Castellotti Scuderia Ferrari Lancia Ferrari D50 Lancia Ferrari 2.5 V
13 12 Piero Scotti Piero Scotti Connaught B Alta 1.5
14 15 Horace Gould Goulds Garage (Bristol) Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
15 14 Paco Godia Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
16 13 Mike Hawthorn Owen Racing Organisation Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6