Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 7 |
| Drivers' champion | Juan Fangio |
| Drivers' runner-up | Stirling Moss |
| Drivers' third place | Eugenio Castellotti |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Fangio | Mercedes | 40 |
| 2 | Stirling Moss | Mercedes | 23 |
| 3 | Eugenio Castellotti | Lancia | 12 |
Calendar
- Round 1: Argentine Grand Prix at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
- Round 2: Monaco Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco
- Round 3: Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Round 4: Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Round 5: Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Park Zandvoort