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1959 - Grand Prix of Italy

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 Italy

Race Name - Grand Prix of Italy
Date - 9/13/1959
Race Track - Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
Number of Starting Cars - 21
Laps Run - 72
Pole Winner Stirling Moss
Average Race Speed - 200.188 kph
Lead Changes - 2 Leader(s) with 6 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Stirling Moss
Race Number - 8


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 1 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
1 1 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
1 1 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
1 1 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
2 5 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
2 5 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
2 5 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
2 5 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
3 3 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
3 3 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
3 3 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
3 3 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
4 4 Dan Gurney Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
4 4 Dan Gurney Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
4 4 Dan Gurney Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
4 4 Dan Gurney Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
5 8 Cliff Allison Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
5 8 Cliff Allison Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
5 8 Cliff Allison Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
5 8 Cliff Allison Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
6 6 Olivier Gendebien Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
6 6 Olivier Gendebien Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
6 6 Olivier Gendebien Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
6 6 Olivier Gendebien Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
7 7 Harry Schell Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
7 7 Harry Schell Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
7 7 Harry Schell Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
7 7 Harry Schell Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
8 11 Jo Bonnier Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
8 11 Jo Bonnier Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
8 11 Jo Bonnier Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
8 11 Jo Bonnier Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
9 13 Maurice Trintignant Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
9 13 Maurice Trintignant Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
9 13 Maurice Trintignant Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
9 13 Maurice Trintignant Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
10 19 Carroll Shelby David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
10 19 Carroll Shelby David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
10 19 Carroll Shelby David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
10 19 Carroll Shelby David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
11 18 Colin Davis Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T51 Maserati 2.5 L4
11 18 Colin Davis Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T51 Maserati 2.5 L4
11 18 Colin Davis Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T51 Maserati 2.5 L4
11 18 Colin Davis Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T51 Maserati 2.5 L4
12 12 Giorgio Scarlatti Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
12 12 Giorgio Scarlatti Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
12 12 Giorgio Scarlatti Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
12 12 Giorgio Scarlatti Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
13 15 Ron Flockhart Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
13 15 Ron Flockhart Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
13 15 Ron Flockhart Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
13 15 Ron Flockhart Owen Racing Organisation BRM P25 BRM 2.5 L4
14 16 Ian Burgess Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T51 Maserati 2.5 L4
14 16 Ian Burgess Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T51 Maserati 2.5 L4
14 16 Ian Burgess Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T51 Maserati 2.5 L4
14 16 Ian Burgess Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T51 Maserati 2.5 L4
15 21 Giulio Cabianca Giulio Cabianca Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
15 21 Giulio Cabianca Giulio Cabianca Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
15 21 Giulio Cabianca Giulio Cabianca Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
15 21 Giulio Cabianca Giulio Cabianca Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
16 17 Roy Salvadori David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
16 17 Roy Salvadori David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
16 17 Roy Salvadori David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
16 17 Roy Salvadori David Brown Corporation Aston Martin DBR4/25 Aston Martin 2.5 L6
17 9 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
17 9 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
17 9 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
17 9 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T51 Climax 2.5 L4
18 12 Jack Fairman High Efficiency Motors Cooper T45 Maserati 2.5 L4
18 12 Jack Fairman High Efficiency Motors Cooper T45 Maserati 2.5 L4
18 12 Jack Fairman High Efficiency Motors Cooper T45 Maserati 2.5 L4
18 12 Jack Fairman High Efficiency Motors Cooper T45 Maserati 2.5 L4
19 14 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
19 14 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
19 14 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
19 14 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
20 10 Graham Hill Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
20 10 Graham Hill Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
20 10 Graham Hill Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
20 10 Graham Hill Team Lotus Lotus Mk16 Climax 2.5 L4
21 2 Tony Brooks Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
21 2 Tony Brooks Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
21 2 Tony Brooks Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59
21 2 Tony Brooks Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 155/59