1955 Belgian Grand Prix

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Flag of Belgium svg.png 1955 Belgian Grand Prix
Race 3 of 7 in the 1955 Alternate Formula One season
Spa 1950.jpg
Date June 5, 1954
Official Name XVII Grand Prix de Belgique
Location Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Course Public road course
14.120 km (8.825 mi)
Distance 25 laps, 353 km (220.625 mi)
Weather Sunny
Pole Position
Driver Flag of Italy svg.png Giuseppe Farina Alfa Romeo
Time 4:18.49
Fastest Lap
Driver Flag of Australia svg.png Jack Brabham Alfa Romeo
Time 4:17.56
Podium
First Flag of Australia svg.png Jack Brabham Alfa Romeo
Second Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Tony Brooks B.C.M.A.
Third Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Desmond Titterington Lancia


The 1955 Belgian Grand Prix was the third race of the 1955 Formula One World Championship and was held in Spa-Francorchamps on June 5th 1955. Jack Brabham won the race, his first for Alfa Romeo, which launched his ultimately successful bid for the world championship. Tony Brooks and Desmond Titterington completed the podium, each scoring their first podiums as a result.

Championship standings

Pos Driver Points
1 Flag of Italy svg.png Alberto Ascari 13
2= Flag of the Netherlands svg.png Dries van der Lof 9
2= Flag of Australia svg.png Jack Brabham 9
4 Flag of Italy svg.png Consalvo Sanesi 8
5 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Tony Brooks 6
Pos Constructor Points
1 Flag of Italy svg.png Alfa Romeo 13
2 Flag of Spain 1945-1977 svg.png Phoenix-O.S.C.A. 13
3 Flag of France svg.png Gordini 10
4 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Aston Martin-Jaguar 9
5 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png B.C.M.A. 6
Pos Driver Points
1 Flag of Spain 1945-1977 svg.png Phoenix Racing Organisation 13
2 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png/Flag of France svg.png Alexander Racing Team-Gordini 10
3 Flag of Italy svg.png Alfa Romeo SpA 9
4 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Jaguar-Aston Martin Racing 9
5 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png British Commonwealth Motorsport Association 6
  • Only the top five positions are listed.
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1955 French Grand Prix
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1955 British Grand Prix
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