P6
Championship
1
Wins
2
Podiums
0
Poles
16.5
Points
4
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Bruce McLaren contested 7 grands prix in 1959 for Cooper-Climax and finished P6 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 16.5 points, 1 win, 2 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the United States Grand Prix, where Bruce McLaren finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 4 races and reached the flag in 7 classified finishes, with 4 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P7.1
Podium rate
28.6%
Net positions gained
+17
Race Results
P5
2 pts
R1Grid 13+4 Laps
P5
2 pts
R4Grid 10
P3
4.5 pts
R5Grid 8
P8
R6Grid 9Transmission
P11
R7Grid 8Transmission
P17
R8Grid 9Engine
P1
R9Grid 10
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 13 | 5 | +8 | 2 |
| 4 | Reims-Gueux | - | 10 | 5 | +5 | 2 |
| 5 | Aintree | - | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4.5 |
| 6 | AVUS | - | 9 | 8 | +1 | - |
| 7 | Monsanto Park Circuit | - | 8 | 11 | -3 | - |
| 8 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 9 | 17 | -8 | - |
| 9 | Sebring International Raceway | - | 10 | 1 | +9 | 8 |
Points Accumulation
R1R7
Bruce McLaren 1959 season FAQ
How did Bruce McLaren finish in the 1959 F1 standings?
Bruce McLaren finished P6 in the 1959 World Drivers' Championship with Cooper-Climax.
How many races did Bruce McLaren win in 1959?
Bruce McLaren won 1 race in 1959, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Bruce McLaren's best result in 1959?
Bruce McLaren's best 1959 result was P1 at the United States Grand Prix.
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United States Grand Prix 1959
Bruce McLaren finished P1
British Grand Prix 1959
Bruce McLaren finished P3
Monaco Grand Prix 1959
Bruce McLaren finished P5