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1955 - Grand Prix of Monaco

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950.

FIA Formula 1 Racing Champions

FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1955 - Grand Prix of Monaco

Race Name - Grand Prix of Monaco
Date - 5/22/1955
Race Track - Circuit de Monaco
Number of Starting Cars - 20
Laps Run - 100
Pole Winner Juan Manuel Fangio
Average Race Speed - 105.922 kph
Lead Changes - 3 Leader(s) with 2 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Juan Manuel Fangio
Race Number - 2


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 9 Maurice Trintignant Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 625 Ferrari 106
2 4 Eugenio Castellotti Scuderia Lancia Lancia D50 Lancia 2.5 V8
3 5 Jean Behra Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
4 14 Nino Farina Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 625 Ferrari 106
5 7 Luigi Villoresi Scuderia Lancia Lancia D50 Lancia 2.5 V8
6 19 Louis Chiron Scuderia Lancia Lancia D50 Lancia 2.5 V8
7 20 Jacques Pollet Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.5 L6
8 15 Piero Taruffi Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 555 Ferrari 106
9 3 Stirling Moss Daimler Benz AG Mercedes W196 Mercedes 2.5 L8
10 11 Cesare Perdisa Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
11 2 Alberto Ascari Scuderia Lancia Lancia D50 Lancia 2.5 V8
12 18 Harry Schell Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 555 Ferrari 106
13 6 Roberto Mires Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
14 16 lie Bayol Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.5 L6
15 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Daimler Benz AG Mercedes W196 Mercedes 2.5 L8
16 13 Robert Manzon Equipe Gordini Gordini T16 Gordini 2.5 L6
17 10 Andr Simon Daimler Benz AG Mercedes W196 Mercedes 2.5 L8
18 12 Mike Hawthorn Vandervell Products Ltd Vanwall Vanwall 2.5 L4
19 17 Louis Rosier Ecurie Rosier Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
20 8 Luigi Musso Officine Alfieri Maserati Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6