Monaco Grand Prix 1956 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Stirling Moss claimed a brilliant victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, driving a privateer Maserati 250F for Rob Walker's team to defeat the works Ferrari squad. The British driver's masterful performance on the demanding street circuit demonstrated his exceptional car control and racecraft, holding off Ferrari's Peter Collins and Juan Manuel Fangio who shared second place after a mid-race driver swap. Jean Behra finished third in another Maserati, making it a strong day for the Italian manufacturer.

Moss' victory for the small privateer Walker team against the might of Ferrari represented one of the great David versus Goliath triumphs in Formula 1 history. The Maserati 250F's nimble handling suited Monaco's tight confines perfectly, allowing Moss to exploit every inch of the narrow street circuit. His flawless drive without errors on the unforgiving barriers showcased the precision and concentration that made him one of the era's greatest talents.

The shared second-place finish between Collins and Fangio illustrated Ferrari's tactical flexibility, though the practice of driver changes sometimes complicated championship calculations. Moss' victory demonstrated that Maserati's elegant 250F remained competitive against Ferrari's more complex Lancia-Ferrari D50, particularly at circuits where handling and driver skill mattered more than outright power. For Moss, the win reinforced his status as a potential World Champion, though he would need consistent results throughout the season to challenge Fangio.