1956 Formula One season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Engineering | Connaught - Alta | B | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | P A | Desmond Titterington | 6 |
| Connaught Engineering | Connaught - Alta | B | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | P A | Jack Fairman | 6, 8 |
| Connaught Engineering | Connaught - Alta | B | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | P A | Les Leston | 8 |
| Connaught Engineering | Connaught - Alta | B | Alta GP 2.5 L4 | P A | Ron Flockhart | 8 |
| Bob Gerard | Cooper - Bristol | T23 | Bristol BS1 2.0 L6 | D | Bob Gerard | 6 |
| Gilby Engineering | Maserati | 250F | Maserati 250F1 2.5 L6 | D | Roy Salvadori | 6–8 |
| Bruce Halford | Maserati | 250F | Maserati 250F1 2.5 L6 | D | Bruce Halford | 6–8 |
| Jack Brabham | Maserati | 250F | Maserati 250F1 2.5 L6 | D | Jack Brabham | 6 |