THE CUBAN GRAND PRIX (February 28th)

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THE CUBAN GRAND PRIX (February 28th)

Stirling Moss drove a Type 61 Maserati, with 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine and ” birdcage ” chassis, belonging to the Camoradi Racing ‘ream, and had little difficulty in winning the sports-car race in Havana which was the Grand Prix of Cuba. Brabham and Bonnier both retired.

Results s CUBAN GRAND PRIX-50 Laps-260 Kilometres

lot : S. Moss(Maserati 2.8-litre) … I hr. 57 min. 31.5 sec.-127.82S k.p.h.

2nd : P. Rodriguez (Ferrari 3-1itre) … I hr. SR rain. 51.3 sec.

3rd : M. Gregory (Porsche RSK) 1 hr. 59 min. 07.2 sec.

4th : It. von Moistens (Porsche 12SX).

5th : C. C. H. Davis (Cooper-Maserati 2-litre).

6th : M. Trintignant (Maserati 3-litre).

7th : A. von Dory (Porsche RriK).

8th : J. Jeffords (Chevrolet Corvette 4.7-litre).

Fastest lap : S. MOti8 (Masersiti)-132.198 k.p.h.

FORMULA JUNIOR RACE—I30 Kilometrea

lit : It. Pirrocelsi (Stanguellini). 2nd I’. Carpenter (Stanguellini).

3rd J. Cates (Stangssellini).