1956 Belgian Grand Prix
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The 1956 Belgian Grand Prix was the third race of the 1956 Formula One World Championship and was held in Spa-Francorchamps on June 17th 1956. Jack Brabham won the race, his second consecutive race victory which gave him a nine-point lead in the championship. Ottorino Volonterio, replacing Robert Manzon at O.S.C.A. for the first time, scored a shock second place ahead of teammate Stirling Moss.
Background
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jack Brabham
|
18 |
| 2 |  Desmond Titterington
|
9 |
| 3= | Peter Collins
|
6 |
| 3= |  Eugenio Castellotti
|
6 |
| 5 |  Ottorino Volonterio
|
6 |
| Pos | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gordini
|
18 |
| 2 | O.S.C.A.
|
12 |
| 3 | Lancia
|
9 |
| 4 | Ferrari
|
7 |
| 5 | B.C.M.A.
|
6 |
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Racing Team-Gordini
|
18 |
| 2 | Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili
|
12 |
| 3 |  Irish Racing Cars
|
9 |
| 4 | Scuderia Ferrari
|
7 |
| 5 | British Commonwealth Motorsport Association
|
6 |
- Only the top five positions are listed.
| Previous race: 1956 French Grand Prix |
Alternate Formula 1 World Championship 1956 Season |
Next race: 1956 German Grand Prix |
| Previous race: 1955 Belgian Grand Prix |
Belgian Grand Prix | Next race: 1957 Belgian Grand Prix |