The 11th BRDC International Trophy was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 2 May 1959 at the Silverstone Circuit, England. The race was run over 50 laps of the Grand Prix circuit, and was won by Australian driver Jack Brabham in a Cooper T51.
| 1959 BRDC International Trophy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-championship race in the 1959 Formula One season | |||
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| Race details | |||
| Date | 2 May 1959 | ||
| Official name | XI BRDC International Trophy | ||
| Location | Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 4.714 km (2.93 miles) | ||
| Distance | 50 laps, 235.7 km (146.5 miles) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | BRM | ||
| Time | 1:39.2 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |
 Roy Salvadori | Aston Martin | |
| Time | 1:40.0 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Cooper-Climax | ||
| Second | Aston Martin | ||
| Third | BRM | ||
The race marked the debut of Aston Martin's entry into Formula One motor racing. Both cars performed well, placing third and sixth in practice, and Roy Salvadori achieved fastest lap on his way to second place. However, their performance flattered to deceive, and they were never as competitive again.
The field also included several Formula Two cars, highest finisher being Jim Russell in a Cooper T45.
Results
editNote: a blue background indicates a car running under Formula 2 regulations.
References
edit- "1959 International Trophy Results". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
- "1959 Non-World Championship Grands Prix". silhouet.com. Retrieved 2019-12-10.