The 1956 Mille Miglia Race
Results: 1956 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: April 29-30 1956 / Winner: Castellotti / Winning Speed: 85.90 mph / Starters: 365 / Finishers: 182
In 1956 Maserati, having managed to engage Stirling Moss, entered the Sports Car Championship as well as Formula One. Fangio moved to Ferrari, which had received a technical boost when Lancia withdrew from racing after the death of Alberto Ascari at Monza in 1955 and designer Vittorio Jano, together with Eugenio Castellotti, moved to Maranello. The Le Mans tragedy that year forced the Brescia organizers to renew their focus on safety and drivers now had to undergo a selection process.
