The 1959 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Circuit de Monaco on 10 May 1959. It was race 1 of 9 in the 1959 World Championship of Drivers and race 1 of 8 in the 1959 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. It was also the 17th Monaco Grand Prix. The race was held over 100 laps of the three kilometre circuit for a race distance of 315 kilometres. Round 1 of 9 · 1959 Formula One World Championship May 10, 1959 Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco Podium: 1. Jack Brabham · 2. Tony Brooks · 3. Maurice Trintignant Wiki link