Season 1956
The 1956 Formula 1 season was contested over 8 races. The champion was Juan Manuel Fangio, with 30 points.
Races
| Round | Grand Prix | Date | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine Grand Prix | Jan 22, 1956 | Luigi Musso |
| 2 | Monaco Grand Prix | May 13, 1956 | Stirling Moss |
| 3 | Indianapolis 500 | May 30, 1956 | Pat Flaherty |
| 4 | Belgian Grand Prix | Jun 3, 1956 | Peter Collins |
| 5 | French Grand Prix | Jul 1, 1956 | Peter Collins |
| 6 | British Grand Prix | Jul 14, 1956 | Juan Manuel Fangio |
| 7 | German Grand Prix | Aug 5, 1956 | Juan Manuel Fangio |
| 8 | Italian Grand Prix | Sep 2, 1956 | Stirling Moss |
Drivers' championship
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Manuel Fangio | 30 |
| 2 | Stirling Moss | 27 |
| 3 | Peter Collins | 25 |
| 4 | Jean Behra | 22 |
| 5 | Pat Flaherty | 8 |
| 6 | Eugenio Castellotti | 7.5 |
| 7 | Sam Hanks | 6 |
| 7 | Paul Frère | 6 |
| 9 | Paco Godia | 6 |
| 10 | Jack Fairman | 5 |
Season review
- Most wins: Juan Manuel Fangio (3)
- Most poles: Juan Manuel Fangio (6)
- Most podiums: Juan Manuel Fangio (5)