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1959 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1959 British 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
- 1959
- Round
- 5
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Aintree Motor Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Jack Brabham
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Brabham | Cooper | Finished |
| 2 | Roy Salvadori | Aston Martin | +1 lap |
| 3 | Harry Schell | BRM | +1 lap |
| 4 | Maurice Trintignant | Cooper | +1 lap |
| 5 | Masten Gregory | Cooper | +2 laps |
| 6 | Carroll Shelby | Aston Martin | Ignition |
| 7 | Stirling Moss | BRM | Finished |
| 8 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper | Finished |
| 9 | Graham Hill | Team Lotus | +5 laps |
| 10 | Jo Bonnier | BRM | Brakes |
| 11 | Ron Flockhart | BRM | Spun off |
| 12 | Alan Stacey | Team Lotus | +4 laps |
| 13 | Ian Burgess | Cooper | Transmission |
| 14 | Brian Naylor | JBW | Transmission |
| 15 | Jack Fairman | Cooper | Gearbox |
| 16 | Chris Bristow | Cooper | +5 laps |
| 17 | Tony Brooks | Vanwall | Ignition |
| 18 | Ivor Bueb | Cooper | +6 laps |
| 19 | Hans Herrmann | Cooper | Gearbox |
| 20 | Fritz d'Orey | Maserati | Accident |