1956 German Grand Prix
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The 1956 German Grand Prix was the fourth race of the 1956 Formula One World Championship and was held at the Nürburgring Nordschleife on July 8th 1956. The race was won by Consalvo Sanesi, his fourth career victory and the third consecutive win for Gordini. B. Bira finished second, scoring the first ever podium for Lotus, with José Froilán González scoring a third podium in two races for O.S.C.A..
Background
Championship standings
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jack Brabham
|
18 |
| 2 |  Consalvo Sanesi
|
13 |
| 3 |  Desmond Titterington
|
9 |
| 4 |  B. Bira
|
8 |
| 5 |  Ottorino Volonterio
|
7 |
| Pos | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gordini
|
27 |
| 2 | O.S.C.A.
|
16 |
| 3 | Lancia
|
9 |
| 4 | B.C.M.A.
|
9 |
| 5 | Lotus-B.C.M.A.
|
8 |
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Racing Team-Gordini
|
27 |
| 2 | Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili
|
16 |
| 3 |  Irish Racing Cars
|
9 |
| 4 | British Commonwealth Motorsport Association
|
9 |
| 5 | Team Lotus
|
8 |
- Only the top five positions are listed.
| Previous race: 1956 Belgian Grand Prix |
Alternate Formula 1 World Championship 1956 Season |
Next race: 1956 East German Grand Prix |
| Previous race: 1954 German Grand Prix |
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