1959 F1 World Championship

The 1959 F1 season was the 10th year of the World Championship of Drivers. It included nine races from 10 May to 12 December 1959 and included five non-championship events. 1959 was also the 2nd year of the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers (the Constructors Championship).

Season

1959 F1 Entries drivers and teams

The following teams and drivers competed in the 1959 FIA World Championship.

1959 Formula 1 Race Calendar

1959 Formula 1 Race Results

1959 Formula 1 Standings

Points were awarded to the top five classified finishers, with an additional point granted for setting the fastest lap, regardless of finishing position or classification. Only the best five results contributed to the championship standings. No points were awarded for shared drives. If multiple drivers recorded the same fastest lap time, the fastest lap point was equally divided among them.

For the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, only the highest-finishing driver from each team earned points per race, with fastest lap points excluded. Indy 500 results did not count towards the cup. As with the Drivers’ Championship, only the best five results were considered.

Points were awarded according to the following system:

Position	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Fastest Lap
Race	8	6	4	3	2	1

1959 Drivers’ standings

1959 Constructors’ standings