1957 BRDC International Trophy
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The 9th BRDC International Trophy was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 14 September 1957 at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire. The race was run over two 15 lap heats and a 35 lap final, and was won by French driver Jean Behra in a BRM P25.
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1957 BRDC International Trophy | |||
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Non-championship race in the 1957 Formula One season | |||
Race details | |||
Date | 14 September 1957 | ||
Official name | IX BRDC International Trophy | ||
Location | Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire | ||
Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
Course length | 4.71 km (2.93 miles) | ||
Distance | 2 x 15 lap heats and final of 35 laps, 164.87 km (102.44 miles) | ||
Pole position | |||
Driver | BRM | ||
Grid positions set by heat results | |||
Fastest lap | |||
Driver | Jean Behra | BRM | |
Time | 1:43.0 | ||
Podium | |||
First | BRM | ||
Second | BRM | ||
Third | BRM |
Close
The field also included several Formula Two cars, highest finisher being Roy Salvadori in a Cooper T43, finishing in eighth place overall.