British Grand Prix 1956 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Juan Manuel Fangio reasserted his championship credentials with a commanding victory at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, reminding rivals that reports of his decline had been premature. The Argentine maestro dominated the race on the fast Northamptonshire circuit, leading home Ferrari teammates Alfonso de Portago and Peter Collins who shared second place. Jean Behra finished third for Maserati, unable to challenge Ferrari's strong showing.

Fangio's victory at Silverstone demonstrated his enduring brilliance and silenced questions about whether younger rivals like Collins and Moss had surpassed him. The former RAF airfield's fast, flowing layout suited Fangio's smooth style perfectly, allowing him to demonstrate the racecraft and mechanical sympathy that had earned him three World Championships. Ferrari's dominance with all three podium positions shared among their drivers underlined the Scuderia's competitive advantage.

The shared second place between de Portago and Collins illustrated the era's practice of driver changes, though the system of splitting points sometimes created confusion about individual performance. Fangio's victory moved him closer to a fourth World Championship, though the season's final races would feature drama that highlighted the complex team dynamics within Ferrari's multi-driver lineup.