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1956 German Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1956 German Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1956
- Round
- 7
- Grand Prix
- German Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Nürburgring
- Winner
- Juan Manuel Fangio
- Classified drivers
- 21
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | Peter Collins | Ferrari | Fuel leak |
| 3 | Eugenio Castellotti | Ferrari | Electrical |
| 4 | Stirling Moss | Maserati | Finished |
| 5 | Luigi Musso | Ferrari | Accident |
| 6 | Cesare Perdisa | Maserati | Accident in practice |
| 7 | Umberto Maglioli | Maserati | Steering |
| 8 | Jean Behra | Maserati | Finished |
| 9 | Roy Salvadori | Maserati | Suspension |
| 10 | Alfonso de Portago | Ferrari | Accident |
| 11 | Bruce Halford | Maserati | Push start |
| 12 | Harry Schell | Maserati | Overheating |
| 13 | Horace Gould | Maserati | Oil pressure |
| 14 | Louis Rosier | Maserati | +3 laps |
| 15 | Robert Manzon | Gordini | Suspension |
| 16 | Paco Godia | Maserati | +2 laps |
| 17 | Giorgio Scarlatti | Ferrari | Engine |
| 18 | André Pilette | Gordini | Accident in practice |
| 19 | Ottorino Volonterio | Maserati | NC |
| 20 | Luigi Villoresi | Maserati | Engine |