Non-championship race in the 1959 Formula One season
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
Stirling Moss
BRM
Time
1:39.2
Fastest lap
Driver
Roy Salvadori
Aston Martin
Time
1:40.0
Podium
First
Jack Brabham
Cooper-Climax
Second
Roy Salvadori
Aston Martin
Third
Ron Flockhart
BRM
Motor car race
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.
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.
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