1955 Dutch Grand Prix

Results from the 1955 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Zandvoort on June 19, 1955

Race report

Despite a track made slippery by continuous drizzle, the record crowd were treated to some outstanding driving as the masters slid their machines through the sand-dunes. Fangio and Moss again took up the lead with Musso's Maserati in pursuit. Kling and Behra were chasing furiously until the German spun into the sand and retired. Mieres then took up the challenge, passing Behra and closing the gap.

However, Musso was too far ahead and was even catching the Mercedes pair who were having to go at full pelt to keep ahead. It was only when he spun off and dropped back that they could relax slightly.

It was another impressive 1-2 for them, despite Moss sustaining a smoking engine late on in the race. Musso had given them a hard challenge and Fangio was the first to congratulate him on his podium finish.

Classification

Notes

* Pole position: Juan Manuel Fangio - 1:40.0
* Fastest L
Roberto Mieres - 1:48.3 (only career fastest lap)
* Lap Leaders: Juan Manuel Fangio 100 laps (1-100)
* Grand Prix debut for: Hernando da Silva Ramos.
* Last Grand Prix appearance for: Johnny Claes.
* This race took place one weekend after the disaster at Le Mans.

F1 race report
Name_of_race = Dutch Grand Prix
Year_of_race = 1955
Previous_race_in_season = 1955 Belgian Grand Prix
Next_race_in_season = 1955 British Grand Prix
Previous_year's_race = 1953 Dutch Grand Prix
Next_year's_race = 1958 Dutch Grand Prix