| 1956 British Grand Prix | |||||
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 Silverstone Circuit in 1952-1973 configuration | |||||
| Race details | |||||
| Date | 14 July 1956 | ||||
| Official name | 9th RAC British Grand Prix | ||||
| Location |
Silverstone Circuit Silverstone, England | ||||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||||
| Course length | 4.7105 km (2.927 miles) | ||||
| Distance | 101 laps, 475.766 km (295.627 miles) | ||||
| Weather | Overcast, dry | ||||
| Pole position | |||||
| Driver | Maserati | ||||
| Time | 1:41.0 | ||||
| Fastest lap | |||||
| Driver |
 Stirling Moss | Maserati | |||
| Time | 1:43.2 | ||||
| Podium | |||||
| First | Ferrari | ||||
| Second | Ferrari | ||||
| Third | Maserati | ||||
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Lap leaders | |||||
The 1956 British Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 14 July 1956 at Silverstone. It was race 6 of 8 in the 1956 World Championship of Drivers.