The 1956 Argentine Grand Prix started January 22nd, 1956 at 01:00 on Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Juan Fangio started from pole position with Eugenio Castellotti next to him. Luigi Musso started from third place.
After 3 hour, 00 minutes and 03 seconds Luigi Musso finished the race first. The podium was completed with Jean Behra in second and Mike Hawthorn in third place.
After the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix, Jean Behra is first in the Formula 1 World Championship with 6 points. Behra is 1 points ahead of Juan Fangio.
After 3 hour, 00 minutes and 03 seconds Luigi Musso finished the race first. The podium was completed with Jean Behra in second and Mike Hawthorn in third place.
After the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix, Jean Behra is first in the Formula 1 World Championship with 6 points. Behra is 1 points ahead of Juan Fangio.
Circuit
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date
January 22nd, 1956 at 01:00
Round
1/8
Winner
Luigi Musso
Winning time
3:00:03.7
Pole position
Juan Fangio
Results
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time/Retired | Grid | Laps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 | #34 Luigi Musso | Ferrari | 3:00:03.7 | 3 | 98 | 5 |
| 1 2 | #34 Juan Fangio | Ferrari | 3:00:03.7 | 3 | 98 | 5 |
| 2 2 | #4 Jean Behra | Maserati | +24.4 | 4 | 98 | 6 |
| 3 5 | #14 Mike Hawthorn | Maserati | +2 Laps | 8 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 7 | #10 Gerino Gerini | Maserati | +6 Laps | 11 | 92 | 1.5 |
| 4 7 | #10 Chico Landi | Maserati | +6 Laps | 11 | 92 | 1.5 |
| 5 5 | #38 Olivier Gendebien | Ferrari | +7 Laps | 10 | 91 | 2 |
| 6 7 | #16 Alberto Uria | Maserati | +10 Laps | 13 | 88 | 0 |
| 6 7 | #16 Óscar González | Maserati | +10 Laps | 13 | 88 | 0 |
| - | #2 Stirling Moss | Maserati | DNF (Engine) | 7 | 81 | 0 |
| - | #36 Peter Collins | Ferrari | DNF (Accident) | 9 | 58 | 0 |
| - | #8 Luigi Piotti | Maserati | DNF (Accident) | 12 | 57 | 0 |
| - | #6 Carlos Menditeguy | Maserati | DNF (Halfshaft) | 6 | 42 | 0 |
| - | #32 Eugenio Castellotti | Ferrari | DNF (Gearbox) | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| - | #12 José Froilán González | Maserati | DNF (Engine) | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| - | #30 Juan Fangio | Ferrari | DNF (Fuel pump) | 1 | 22 | 0 |
Standings after race
| Pos | Driver | Car | Wins | Podiums | Pts | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Behra | Maserati | 1 | 6 | ||
| 2 | Juan Fangio | Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 5 | -1 |
| 3 | Luigi Musso | Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 4 | -2 |
| 4 | Mike Hawthorn | Maserati | 1 | 4 | -2 | |
| 5 | Olivier Gendebien | Ferrari | 2 | -4 | ||
| 6 | Gerino Gerini | Maserati | 1.5 | -4.5 | ||
| 7 | Chico Landi | Maserati | 1.5 | -4.5 | ||
| 8 | Óscar González | Maserati | 0 | -6 | ||
| 9 | Alberto Uria | Maserati | 0 | -6 | ||
| 10 | Stirling Moss | Maserati | 0 | -6 | ||
| 11 | Peter Collins | Ferrari | 0 | -6 | ||
| 12 | Luigi Piotti | Maserati | 0 | -6 | ||
| 13 | Carlos Menditeguy | Maserati | 0 | -6 | ||
| 14 | Eugenio Castellotti | Ferrari | 0 | -6 | ||
| 15 | José Froilán González | Maserati | 0 | -6 |
Other race results
| Year | Winner | 2nd | 3rd | Fastest lap | Pole position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #3 Michael Schumacher | Mika Häkkinen | Eddie Irvine | David Coulthard | |
| 1997 | #3 Jacques Villeneuve | Eddie Irvine | Ralf Schumacher | Jacques Villeneuve | |
| 1996 | #5 Damon Hill | Jacques Villeneuve | Jean Alesi | Damon Hill | |
| 1995 | #5 Damon Hill | Jean Alesi | Michael Schumacher | David Coulthard | |
| 1981 | #5 Nelson Piquet | Carlos Reutemann | Alain Prost | Nelson Piquet | |
| 1980 | #27 Alan Jones | Nelson Piquet | Keke Rosberg | Alan Jones | |
| 1979 | #26 Jacques Laffite | Carlos Reutemann | John Watson | Jacques Laffite | |
| 1978 | #5 Mario Andretti | Niki Lauda | Patrick Depailler | Mario Andretti | |
| 1977 | #20 Jody Scheckter | Carlos Pace | Carlos Reutemann | James Hunt | |
| 1975 | #1 Emerson Fittipaldi | James Hunt | Carlos Reutemann | Jean-Pierre Jarier | |
| 1974 | #6 Denny Hulme | Niki Lauda | Clay Regazzoni | Ronnie Peterson | |
| 1973 | #2 Emerson Fittipaldi | François Cevert | Jackie Stewart | Clay Regazzoni | |
| 1972 | #21 Jackie Stewart | Denny Hulme | Jacky Ickx | Carlos Reutemann | |
| 1960 | #16 Bruce McLaren | Cliff Allison | Maurice Trintignant | Stirling Moss | |
| 1958 | #14 Stirling Moss | Luigi Musso | Mike Hawthorn | Juan Fangio | |
| 1957 | #2 Juan Fangio | Jean Behra | Carlos Menditeguy | Stirling Moss | |
| 1955 | #2 Juan Fangio | José Froilán González | Umberto Maglioli | José Froilán González | |
| 1954 | #2 Juan Fangio | Nino Farina | José Froilán González | Nino Farina | |
| 1953 | #10 Alberto Ascari | Luigi Villoresi | José Froilán González | Alberto Ascari |