Season 1959
The 1959 Formula 1 season was contested over 9 races. The champion was Jack Brabham, with 31 points; the constructors' champion was Cooper.
Races
| Round | Grand Prix | Date | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco Grand Prix | May 10, 1959 | Jack Brabham |
| 2 | Indianapolis 500 | May 30, 1959 | Rodger Ward |
| 3 | Dutch Grand Prix | May 31, 1959 | Jo Bonnier |
| 4 | French Grand Prix | Jul 5, 1959 | Tony Brooks |
| 5 | British Grand Prix | Jul 18, 1959 | Jack Brabham |
| 6 | German Grand Prix | Aug 2, 1959 | Tony Brooks |
| 7 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Aug 23, 1959 | Stirling Moss |
| 8 | Italian Grand Prix | Sep 13, 1959 | Stirling Moss |
| 9 | United States Grand Prix | Dec 12, 1959 | Bruce McLaren |
Drivers' championship
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Brabham | 31 |
| 2 | Tony Brooks | 27 |
| 3 | Stirling Moss | 25.5 |
| 4 | Phil Hill | 20 |
| 5 | Maurice Trintignant | 19 |
| 6 | Bruce McLaren | 16.5 |
| 7 | Dan Gurney | 13 |
| 8 | Jo Bonnier | 10 |
| 9 | Masten Gregory | 10 |
| 10 | Rodger Ward | 8 |
Season review
- Most wins: Jack Brabham (2)
- Most poles: Stirling Moss (4)
- Most podiums: Jack Brabham (5)