The 1956 Formula One season was the tenth season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1956 World Championship of Drivers, which commenced on 22 January and ended on 2 September after eight races. Juan Manuel Fangio won his fourth consecutive World Championship title driving for Scuderia Ferrari.
The 1956 Formula One season began with the Argentine Grand Prix at Buenos Aires. Juan Manuel Fangio, driving for Ferrari, took the victory in front of his home crowd after a fierce battle with Stirling Moss.
Stirling Moss driving a Maserati won the Monaco Grand Prix, navigating the tight street circuit to secure his first victory of the season. Fangio finished second, maintaining his championship lead.
Peter Collins secured his first Formula One victory at the Belgian Grand Prix held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. He led a Ferrari 1-2-3 finish, with teammates Fangio and Eugenio Castellotti following him home.
Peter Collins claimed his second consecutive victory at the French Grand Prix in Reims. The race was notable for the high-speed nature of the circuit and saw Collins further cementing his status as a championship contender.
Juan Manuel Fangio took a commanding victory at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Driving for Ferrari, he finished ahead of Stirling Moss and Peter Collins, extending his lead in the drivers' championship.
Juan Manuel Fangio won the German Grand Prix at the daunting Nürburgring circuit. This victory put him in a strong position to secure the World Championship heading into the final race of the season.
The season concluded at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Stirling Moss won the race, but the championship was decided when Peter Collins famously handed his car over to Fangio, allowing the Argentine to secure the points needed to win his fourth World Championship.
