Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 8 |
| Drivers' champion | Juan Fangio |
| Drivers' runner-up | Stirling Moss |
| Drivers' third place | Peter Collins |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Fangio | Ferrari | 30 |
| 2 | Stirling Moss | Maserati | 27 |
| 3 | Peter Collins | Ferrari | 25 |
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: French Grand Prix at Reims-Gueux