| 1959 BRDC International Trophy | |||
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| Non-championship race in the1959 Formula One season | |||
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| Race details | |||
| Date | 2 May 1959 | ||
| Official name | XI BRDC International Trophy | ||
| Location | Silverstone Circuit,Northamptonshire | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 4.714 km (2.93 miles) | ||
| Distance | 50 laps, 235.7 km (146.5 miles) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | BRM | ||
| Time | 1:39.2 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |  Roy Salvadori | Aston Martin | |
| Time | 1:40.0 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Cooper-Climax | ||
| Second | Aston Martin | ||
| Third | BRM | ||
The11thBRDC International Trophy was amotor race, run toFormula One rules, held on 2 May 1959 at theSilverstone Circuit,England. The race was run over 50 laps of the Grand Prix circuit, and was won by Australian driverJack Brabham in aCooper T51.
The race marked the debut ofAston Martin's entry into Formula One motor racing. Both cars performed well, placing third and sixth in practice, andRoy Salvadori achieved fastest lap on his way to second place. However, their performance flattered to deceive, and they were never as competitive again.
The field also included severalFormula Two cars, highest finisher beingJim Russell in aCooper T45.
Note: a blue background indicates a car running under Formula 2 regulations.
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