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Monsanto Park Circuit – F1 Track Layout, Records & Winners
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Monsanto Park Circuit, a 5.440 km street circuit through Monsanto Park on the outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal, hosted its only Formula 1 race — the 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix, won by Stirling Moss for Cooper-Climax. Like its sister venue Boavista in Porto, F1 abandoned Lisbon\\\'s street circuit after the early 1960s safety concerns and the rise of permanent racing facilities elsewhere in Europe.
Layout & Facts
Track Geometry
| Lap distance | 5.425 km / 3.371 mi |
| Circuit type | Street circuit |
| Elevation change | 50 meters / 164 feet |
| Driving direction | Clockwise ↻ |
| Corners | 13 corners (4 low / 8 medium / 1 high speed) |
Driving Demands
Traction
Braking
Lateral
Downforce
Performance
| Wins by grid position | P1100%based on 1 race |
| Pole position side | Left side |
| Top speed | 260 km/h (162 mph) |
| Pit lane time loss | 20.0 seconds |
Race Strategy
Overtaking
Track Evolution
Rain Risk
Safety Car
Heritage
| Opened | 1954 (72 years ago) |
| Local timezone | Europe/Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01) |
Surface & Tyres
Asphalt Grip
Asphalt Abrasion
Tyre Stress
Tyre Degradation
History
More circuit history coming soon — we are still adding key corner stories for this track.
Winners & Podiums
| No. | Year | Podium | Team | Fastest Lap | Laps | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1959 | 1  Stirling Moss 2:11:55.4102  Masten Gregory3 Dan Gurney | Cooper-Climax Cooper-Climax Ferrari | 62 | 1959 Race Report & Results |
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Drivers Ranking
| NO | Driver | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stirling Moss | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 2 | Masten Gregory | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 3 | Dan Gurney | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Maurice Trintignant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 5 | Harry Schell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 2 |
| 6 | Roy Salvadori | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| 7 | Phil Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14.0 | 0 |
| 8 | Tony Brooks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Jack Brabham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 12.0 | 0 |
| 10 | Ron Flockhart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 7.0 | 0 |
| 11 | Graham Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Mario de Araujo Cabral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 10.0 | 0 |
| 13 |  Jo Bonnier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 13.0 | 0 |
| 14 | Carroll Shelby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 15 | Innes Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Bruce McLaren | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11.0 | 0 |
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Constructors Ranking
| NO | Team | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper-Climax | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 18 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 8.7 | 4 |
| 3 | BRM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 2 |
| 4 | Aston Martin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | 7.0 | 0 |
| 5 | Team Lotus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 0 |
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Monsanto Park Circuit — Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 Grands Prix have been held at Monsanto Park Circuit?
Monsanto Park Circuit has hosted 1 Formula 1 Grands Prix since the first edition in 1959.
Who has the most F1 wins at Monsanto Park Circuit?
Stirling Moss holds the record at Monsanto Park Circuit with 1 victories.
Which constructor has won most often at Monsanto Park Circuit?
Cooper-Climax is the most successful constructor at Monsanto Park Circuit with 1 wins.
Where is Monsanto Park Circuit located?
Monsanto Park Circuit is located in Lisbon.
When was Monsanto Park Circuit built?
Monsanto Park Circuit opened in 1954.
In which direction is Monsanto Park Circuit driven?
Monsanto Park Circuit is driven clockwise.
How many corners does Monsanto Park Circuit have?
Monsanto Park Circuit has 13 corners.
Is Monsanto Park Circuit a street or permanent circuit?
Monsanto Park Circuit is a street circuit.
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