1956 Formula One season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecurie Rosier | Maserati | 250F | Maserati 250F1 2.5 L6 | P | Louis Rosier | 2, 4–7 |
| Vandervell Products | Vanwall | VW 2 | Vanwall 254 2.5 L4 | P | Maurice Trintignant | 2, 4, 6, 8 |
| Vandervell Products | Vanwall | VW 2 | Vanwall 254 2.5 L4 | P | Harry Schell | 2, 4–6, 8 |
| Vandervell Products | Vanwall | VW 2 | Vanwall 254 2.5 L4 | P | Mike Hawthorn | 5 |
| Vandervell Products | Vanwall | VW 2 | Vanwall 254 2.5 L4 | P | Colin Chapman | 5 |
| Vandervell Products | Vanwall | VW 2 | Vanwall 254 2.5 L4 | P | José Froilán González | 6 |
| Vandervell Products | Vanwall | VW 2 | Vanwall 254 2.5 L4 | P | Piero Taruffi | 8 |