The F1 season section provides different takes on the seasons and F1 standings. This view compares the selected F1 points scoring system for season 1959 against the original F1 point scoring system of this season. Note; this is based on points only, for impact on championship see the per season section.
Overview of season 1959.
Original point scoring system for this season: 8 points + fastest lap (1950 - 1959)
 1958 | 1960 |
| Position | Driver | Total | Points under selected PSS | Position under selected PSS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jack Brabham | 34 | 33 | 1 | no change |
| 2 |  Tony Brooks | 27 | 26 | 2 | no change |
| 3 | Stirling Moss | 25.5 | 22 | 3 | no change |
| 4 |  Phil Hill | 20 | 20 | 4 | no change |
| 5 |  Maurice Trintignant | 19 | 18 | 5 | no change |
| 6 |  Bruce McLaren | 16.5 | 16 | 6 | no change |
| 7 | Dan Gurney | 13 | 13 | 7 | no change |
| 8 |  Jo Bonnier | 10 | 10 | 8 | no change |
| 9 | Masten Gregory | 10 | 10 | 9 | no change |
| 10 | Rodger Ward | 8 | 8 | 10 | no change |
| 11 | Jim Rathmann | 6 | 6 | 11 | no change |
| 12 | Johnny Thomson | 5 | 4 | 15 | 3 down |
| 13 | Harry Schell | 5 | 5 | 12 | 1 up |
| 14 | Innes Ireland | 5 | 5 | 13 | 1 up |
| 15 | Tony Bettenhausen | 3 | 3 | 17 | 2 down |
| 16 |  Olivier Gendebien | 3 | 4 | 14 | 2 up |
| 17 | Paul Goldsmith | 2 | 2 | 20 | 3 down |
| 18 | Jean Behra | 2 | 2 | 18 | no change |
| 19 | Cliff Allison | 2 | 2 | 19 | no change |
| 20 | Len Sutton | 0 | 0 | 63 | 43 down |
| 21 | Al Herman | 0 | 0 | 26 | 5 down |
| 22 | Al Keller | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 down |
| 23 | Chuck Arnold | 0 | 0 | 27 | 4 down |
| 24 | Jimmy Daywalt | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 down |
| 25 | Paul Russo | 0 | 0 | 30 | 5 down |
| 26 | Dick Rathmann | 0 | 0 | 49 | 23 down |
| 27 | Ivor Bueb | 0 | 0 | 31 | 4 down |
| 28 |  Giulio Cabianca | 0 | 0 | 32 | 4 down |
| 29 | Ron Flockhart | 0 | 1 | 22 | 7 up |
| 30 | David Piper | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 down |
| 31 | Mike Taylor | 0 | 0 | 28 | 3 up |
| 32 | Pat Flaherty | 0 | 0 | 34 | 2 down |
| 33 | George Constantine | 0 | 0 | 36 | 3 down |
| 34 |  Alessandro de Tomaso | 0 | 0 | 37 | 3 down |
| 35 | Harry Blanchard | 0 | 0 | 42 | 7 down |
| 36 | Peter Ashdown | 0 | 0 | 38 | 2 down |
| 37 | Colin Davis | 0 | 0 | 39 | 2 down |
| 38 | Carroll Shelby | 0 | 0 | 41 | 3 down |
| 39 | Mike Magill | 0 | 0 | 43 | 4 down |
| 40 | Chuck Weyant | 0 | 0 | 44 | 4 down |
| 41 | Jud Larson | 0 | 0 | 45 | 4 down |
| 42 | Jack Turner | 0 | 0 | 46 | 4 down |
| 43 | Ray Crawford | 0 | 0 | 47 | 4 down |
| 44 | Bill Cheesbourg | 0 | 0 | 35 | 9 up |
| 45 |  Fritz d'Orey | 0 | 0 | 40 | 5 up |
| 46 | Bob Said | 0 | 0 | 48 | 2 down |
| 47 | Jim McWithey | 0 | 0 | 64 | 17 down |
| 48 | Chris Bristow | 0 | 0 | 52 | 4 down |
| 49 | Alan Stacey | 0 | 0 | 53 | 4 down |
| 50 | Brian Naylor | 0 | 0 | 54 | 4 down |
| 51 | Jack Fairman | 0 | 0 | 55 | 4 down |
| 52 | Giorgio Scarlatti | 0 | 0 | 56 | 4 down |
| 53 | Henry Taylor | 0 | 0 | 57 | 4 down |
| 54 | Graham Hill | 0 | 0 | 58 | 4 down |
| 55 |  Hans Herrmann | 0 | 0 | 59 | 4 down |
| 56 | Wolfgang von Trips | 0 | 1 | 23 | 33 up |
| 57 | Roy Salvadori | 0 | 3 | 16 | 41 up |
| 58 | Ian Burgess | 0 | 1 | 24 | 34 up |
| 59 |  Mario de Araujo Cabral | 0 | 0 | 60 | 1 down |
| 60 | Bruce Halford | 0 | 0 | 51 | 9 up |
| 61 | Don Branson | 0 | 0 | 50 | 11 up |
| 62 | Johnny Boyd | 0 | 1 | 21 | 41 up |
| 63 | Anthony Joseph Foyt | 0 | 0 | 65 | 2 down |
| 64 | Don Freeland | 0 | 0 | 66 | 2 down |
| 65 | Eddie Sachs | 0 | 0 | 67 | 2 down |
| 66 | Jimmy Bryan | 0 | 0 | 68 | 2 down |
| 67 | Bobby Grim | 0 | 0 | 69 | 2 down |
| 68 | Gene Hartley | 0 | 0 | 70 | 2 down |
| 69 | Duane Carter | 0 | 0 | 71 | 2 down |
| 70 | Red Amick | 0 | 0 | 72 | 2 down |
| 71 | Bob Christie | 0 | 0 | 73 | 2 down |
| 72 | Bob Veith | 0 | 0 | 62 | 10 up |
| 73 | Eddie Johnson | 0 | 0 | 61 | 12 up |
| 74 |  Carel Godin de Beaufort | 0 | 0 | 74 | no change |
| 1958 | 1960 |
Explanation
In the season Point Scoring System (PSS) comparison view, drivers are compared for the points scoring system in place at the season versus the selected points scoring system.
In the season Point Scoring System (PSS) comparison view, drivers are compared for the points scoring system in place at the season versus the selected points scoring system.
- Differences are highlighted. Orange means higher than the original points scoring system. Gray means lower.
- You can cycle through the seasons using the links above and below the table.
- Please note that in some cases, the overview does not always exactly match championship outcomes. This is due to additional rules for certain seasons as to how many results can be attributed to the championship.
Date last modified: 2024-05-05 00:12:32 - 12 hours ago