Cooper-Climax
Bruce McLaren finished P6 in the 1959 World Drivers' Championship with 16.5 points. Across 7 races: 1 win, 2 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 13 | P5 | 2 | +4 Laps |
| 4 | French Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 10 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 5 | British Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 8 | P3 | 4.5 | Finished |
| 6 | German Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 9 | P8 | Transmission | |
| 7 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 8 |
| P11 |
| Transmission |
| 8 | Italian Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 9 | P17 | Engine |
| 9 | United States Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 10 | P1 | 8 | Finished |