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and ended with Nations Grand Prix in

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on 9 September. Reigning 500cc champion

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had to serve a six months ban at the start of the season for supporting a strike by privateer riders over starting money at the 1955

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1956 Grand Prix season calendar

Standings

Scoring system

Points were awarded to the top six finishers in each race. Only the four best races were counted in all five classes: the Sidecars, 125cc, 250cc, 350cc and 500cc championships.

500cc final standings

350cc Standings

250cc Standings

125cc

Riders' standings

Constructors' standings

Each constructor is awarded the same number of points as their best placed rider in each race.

Sources

References

* * Büla, Maurice & Schertenleib, Jean-Claude (2001). ''Continental Circus 1949-2000''. Chronosports S.A. * {{Grand Prix motorcycle racing Grand Prix motorcycle racing seasons Grand Prix motorcycle racing season