1956 Monaco Grand Prix
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The 1956 Monaco Grand Prix was the first race of the 1956 Formula One World Championship and was held in Monte Carlo on May 13th 1956. Defending champion Jack Brabham took pole position and set the fastest lap on his debut for Gordini, but failed to finish. Desmond Titterington instead took his first victory as well as that of Lancia and Irish Racing Cars. Peter Collins finished second for B.C.M.A., with Juan Manuel Fangio taking third place on his return from injury, Ferrari's first podium since their return after the buy-out by Simone Bizzarri.
Background
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Desmond Titterington
|
9 |
| 2 | Peter Collins
|
6 |
| 3 |  Juan Manuel Fangio
|
4 |
| 4 |  Robert Manzon
|
3 |
| 5 | Duncan Hamilton
|
2 |
| Pos | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lancia
|
9 |
| 2 | B.C.M.A.
|
6 |
| 3 |  Ferrari
|
4 |
| 4 | O.S.C.A.
|
3 |
| 5 | Gordini
|
0 |
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Irish Racing Cars
|
9 |
| 2 | British Commonwealth Motorsport Association
|
6 |
| 3 | Scuderia Ferrari
|
4 |
| 4 | Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili
|
3 |
| 5 | Alexander Racing Team-Gordini
|
0 |
- Only the top five positions are listed.
| Previous race: 1955 Italian Grand Prix |
Alternate Formula 1 World Championship 1956 Season |
Next race: 1956 French Grand Prix |
| Previous race: 1955 Monaco Grand Prix |
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