2 August in Ferrari history: Tony Brooks leads an AVUS podium sweep
2 August marks a complete Ferrari podium at the 1959 German Grand Prix. Tony Brooks won ahead of Dan Gurney and Phil Hill at AVUS, giving the team first, second and third in the final classification.
1959: Tony Brooks leads Ferrari’s AVUS success
The German Grand Prix took place at AVUS in Berlin that year. Tony Brooks finished just 1.900 seconds ahead of Dan Gurney, while Phil Hill completed the Ferrari sweep of the podium positions.
The venue is an important part of this anniversary. The 1959 result belongs to AVUS, rather than the Nürburgring or Hockenheim circuits more commonly associated with the German Grand Prix.
1964: John Surtees wins at the Nürburgring
Five years later, John Surtees won the German Grand Prix on 2 August at the Nürburgring. Lorenzo Bandini finished third, adding another Ferrari podium to the victory.
The result was one of John Surtees’ two wins during his 1964 championship season. His other victory came at Monza, before the title was settled in Mexico.
These races make 2 August a date associated with Ferrari success at two distinct German venues. Explore the wider historical record in our Formula 1 statistics section.
Ferrari results and anniversaries on 2 August
August 2 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
Explore Ferrari Grand Prix results, qualifying and Sprint sessions, driver birthdays, remembrance dates and selected milestones connected with this day.
Ferrari Grands Prix held on August 2
Ferrari qualifying sessions on August 2
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