1958 Indianapolis 500
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The 42nd International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 30, 1958. The event was part of the 1958 USAC National Championship Trail, and was also race 4 of 11 in the 1958 World Championship of Drivers.
1958 Indianapolis 500
1958 Formula One season
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The 1958 Formula One season was the 12th season of Formula One motor racing. It featured the 9th World Championship of Drivers, the first International Cup for F1 Manufacturers and five non-championship Formula One races. The World Championship was contested over eleven races between 19 January and 19 October 1958. The Indianapolis 500 counted towards the Drivers' Championship but not the Manufacturers' Cup.
Mike Hawthorn won his first and only championship, driving for Scuderia Ferrari.
Maserati withdrew their works team, but their successful chassis was adopted by multiple private entries.
Team Lotus debuted in F1 with the Lotus 16 (pictured in 2019).
Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari) finished third in the Argentine Grand Prix.