1955 Formula One season facts for kids
The 1955 Formula One season was the sixth year of the exciting Formula One racing championship. In this season, the famous driver Juan Manuel Fangio won the championship after a very close competition.
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What is Formula One?
Formula One, often called F1, is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater racing cars. It is a very popular sport where drivers compete in races called Grand Prix. The goal is to win enough points over the season to become the World Champion.
Races of the 1955 Season
The 1955 Formula One season had seven main races, known as Grand Prix events. Drivers earned points based on how well they finished in each race. The car manufacturers, also called "constructors," also competed to build the best cars.
| Round | Race Name | Date | Location | Winning Driver | Winning Constructor | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentine Grand Prix |
January 16 | Oscar Gálvez | Juan Manuel Fangio |
 Mercedes |
Report |
| 2 |  Monaco Grand Prix |
May 22 | Monaco |  Maurice Trintignant |
 Ferrari |
Report |
| 3 |  Indianapolis 500 |
May 30 | Indianapolis | Bob Sweikert |
Kurtis Kraft-Offenhauser |
Report |
| 4 |  Belgian Grand Prix |
June 5 | Spa-Francorchamps | Juan Manuel Fangio |
Mercedes |
Report |
| 5 |  Dutch Grand Prix |
June 19 | Zandvoort | Juan Manuel Fangio |
Mercedes |
Report |
| 6 |  British Grand Prix |
July 16 | Aintree | Stirling Moss |
Mercedes |
Report |
| 7 | Italian Grand Prix |
September 11 | Monza | Juan Manuel Fangio |
Mercedes |
Report |
Who Won the Championship?
The 1955 season was very exciting, and Juan Manuel Fangio from Argentina became the World Champion. He drove for the Mercedes team and won four of the seven races. Another top driver was Stirling Moss from the UK, who also drove for Mercedes and finished second overall.
Top Drivers of 1955
Here are the top drivers from the 1955 Formula One season:
| Pos. | Driver | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Manuel Fangio |
40 (41) |
| 2 | Stirling Moss |
23 |
| 3 | Eugenio Castellotti |
12 |
| 4 | Maurice Trintignant |
11.33 |
| 5 | Nino Farina |
10.33 |
| 6 | Piero Taruffi |
9 |
| 7 | Bob Sweikert |
8 |
| 8 | Roberto Mieres |
7 |
| 9 | Jean Behra |
6 |
| 10 | Luigi Musso |
6 |
- * Fastest lap (1 point awarded)
- † Position shared between more drivers of the same car
- Only the best 5 results counted towards the Championship. Numbers without parentheses are Championship points; numbers in parentheses are total points scored.
Images for kids
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Juan Manuel Fangio in a Mercedes Benz W196, pictured at the Nurburgring in 1986. This was the car he used to win his 3rd Drivers' Championship
See also
In Spanish: Temporada 1955 de Fórmula 1 para niños
