World Championship Result
Best 6 scores.
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Fastest lap |
| Points | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Constructors | 1
ARG | 2
MCO | 3
NLD | 4
500 | 5
BEL | 6
FRA | 7
GBR | 8
DEU | 9
PRT | 10
ITA | 11
MAR | Pts | Out of |
| 1. | Vanwall | | - | 8 | | 8 | (6) | (3) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 48.00 | 57.00 |
| 2. | Ferrari | 6 | 6 | (2) | | 6 | 8 | 8 | (3) | 6 | (6) | (6) | 40.00 | 57.00 |
| 3. | Cooper Climax | 8 | 8 | 3 | | - | - | 4 | 6 | - | 2 | - | 31.00 | |
| 4. | BRM | | 2 | 6 | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 3 | 18.00 | |
| 5. | Maserati | 3 | - | - | | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 6.00 | |
| 6. | Lotus Climax | | - | - | | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.00 | |
Best 6 scores.
Point only for highest placed car.
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Points | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Creation of the Constructors' Championship (called the "International Cup for F1 Constructors" until 1981).
The Indianapolis 500 did not count towards the Constructors' World Championship.
The distance of the races was reduced from 500 to 300 km (or 2 hours).
Regulations
| Weight (min): | free |
| Engine |
|---|
| Type: | free |
| Supercharging: | authorized |
| Cylinder capacity (max): | 2500 cc (naturally aspirated) or 750 cc (supercharged) |
| Cylinders: | free |
| Rpm (max): | free |
| Number: | free |
| Fuel |
|---|
| Type: | Avgas (used in aviation) |
| Refuelling: | authorized |
| Consumption (max): | free |