1956 British Grand Prix

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.

This race marked the first Formula One podium for a Spanish driver.

Race

 * Notes
 * – 1 point for fastest lap

Shared drives

 * Car #4: Alfonso de Portago (70 laps) and Peter Collins (30 laps). They shared the 6 points for second place.
 * Car #3: Eugenio Castellotti (80 laps) and Alfonso de Portago (12 laps).

Championship standings after the race

 * Drivers' Championship standings
 * Note: Only the top five positions are included.