Portuguese Grand Prix 1958 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Stirling Moss won a controversial Portuguese Grand Prix that featured the season's most debated incident. After Mike Hawthorn spun and received a push-start to rejoin the race, officials initially considered disqualification. Moss sportingly testified on Hawthorn's behalf, helping him avoid penalty. This act of sportsmanship likely cost Moss the championship, as Hawthorn's second-place finish moved him ahead in points. Stuart Lewis-Evans finished third for Vanwall.

The Porto street circuit challenged drivers with its combination of fast sections and tight corners through the Portuguese city. Moss' victory demonstrated his superior pace, but the controversy surrounding Hawthorn's push-start dominated post-race discussion. Moss' decision to speak in Hawthorn's defense represented remarkable sportsmanship, prioritizing sporting ethics over championship advantage.

The Portuguese Grand Prix highlighted both the best and worst of 1950s motorsport - brilliant racing combined with controversial incidents and inconsistent officiating. For Moss, the victory added to his win tally but couldn't prevent Hawthorn from building a points advantage through consistent finishing. The race would be remembered as the moment Moss' sportsmanship likely cost him the championship.