1959 BRDC International Trophy

The 11th BRDC International Trophy was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 2 May 1959 at the Silverstone Circuit, England. The race was run over 50 laps of the Grand Prix circuit, and was won by Australian driver Jack Brabham in a Cooper T51.

1959 BRDC International Trophy
Non-championship race in the 1959 Formula One season
Race details
Date	2 May 1959
Official name	XI BRDC International Trophy
Location	Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
Course	Permanent racing facility
Course length	4.714 km (2.93 miles)
Distance	50 laps, 235.7 km (146.5 miles)
Pole position
Driver	Stirling Moss	BRM
Time	1:39.2
Fastest lap
Driver	Roy Salvadori	Aston Martin
Time	1:40.0
Podium
First	Jack Brabham	Cooper-Climax
Second	Roy Salvadori	Aston Martin
Third	Ron Flockhart	BRM

The race marked the debut of Aston Martin's entry into Formula One motor racing. Both cars performed well, placing third and sixth in practice, and Roy Salvadori achieved fastest lap on his way to second place. However, their performance flattered to deceive, and they were never as competitive again.

The field also included several Formula Two cars, highest finisher being Jim Russell in a Cooper T45.