1959 United States Grand Prix
1959 Round 9 · Sebring · 1959-12-12
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- Laps
- 42
- Distance
- 351.12 km
- Circuit Type
- ROAD
- Direction
- Clockwise
Circuit Details
| Course Length | 8.36 km |
|---|---|
| Turns | 17 |
| Qualifying Format | TWO_SESSION |
| Drivers' Championship Decider | Yes |
Race Results
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Starting Grid
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Qualifying
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No qualifying 1 data available.
No qualifying 2 data available.
No pre-qualifying data available.
No sprint qualifying data available.
No sprint race data available for this event.
No sprint grid available for this event.
Fastest Laps
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| Pos ↑ | # | Driver | Constructor | Engine | Tyres | Lap | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant | Cooper | Climax | Dunlop | 39 | 3:05.000 | — |
No pit stop data available for this event.
No safety car periods recorded for this event.
No virtual safety car periods recorded for this event.
No red flag periods recorded for this event.
No Driver of the Day voting for this event.
Drivers' Championship after Race
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| Pos ↑ | Driver | Pts | +/- | Champ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir John Arthur Brabham | 31 | 0 | Won |
| 2 | Charles Anthony Standish Brooks | 27 | +1 | — |
| 3 | Stirling Craufurd Moss | 25.5 | -1 | — |
| 4 | Philip Toll Hill, Jr. | 20 | 0 | — |
| 5 | Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant | 19 | +1 | — |
| 6 | Bruce Leslie McLaren | 16.5 | +3 | — |
| 7 | Daniel Sexton Gurney | 13 | -2 | — |
| 8 | Joakim Bonnier | 10 | -1 | — |
| 9 | Masten Gregory | 10 | -1 | — |
| 10 | Rodger Morris Ward | 8 | 0 | — |
| 11 | Royal Richard Rathmann | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | John Ashley Thomson | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | Harry Lawrence O'Reilly Schell | 5 | 0 | — |
| 14 | Robert McGregor Innes Ireland | 5 | +1 | — |
| 15 | Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen | 3 | -1 | — |
| 16 | Olivier Jean Marie Fernand Gendebien | 3 | -1 | — |
| 17 | Paul Goldsmith | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | Jean Marie Behra | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | Henry Clifford Allison | 2 | 0 | — |
Constructors' Championship after Race
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No Free Practice 1 data available for this event.
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No lap leader data available for this race.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 1959 United States Grand Prix 1959?
Bruce McLaren won the 1959 United States Grand Prix 1959 for Cooper.
Who took pole position for the 1959 United States Grand Prix 1959?
Stirling Moss started the 1959 United States Grand Prix 1959 from pole position.
Where was the 1959 United States Grand Prix 1959 held?
The 1959 United States Grand Prix 1959 was held at Sebring on December 12, 1959.
Did the 1959 United States Grand Prix 1959 decide a championship?
Yes. The 1959 United States Grand Prix 1959 decided the World Drivers’ Championship.