Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 8 |
| Drivers' champion | Juan Fangio |
| Drivers' runner-up | Stirling Moss |
| Drivers' third place | Luigi Musso |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Fangio | Maserati | 40 |
| 2 | Stirling Moss | Maserati | 25 |
| 3 | Luigi Musso | Ferrari | 16 |
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: French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts
- Round 5: British Grand Prix at Aintree