1959 Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Heat 1
| Date | 28.02.1959 | Category | Formule Libre |
| Circuit | Longford Circuit | Championship | Australian Drivers' Championship |
| Race title | Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Heat 1 | Round | 3 |
| Distance | 6 laps | Country | Australia |
Race overview: http://racingchronicles.com/proshla-gonka/1959-australian-grand-prix-qualifying-heats/
Winner's speed:
Pole's speed:
Fastest lap speed:
| Rank | Pos. | # | Driver | Car | Laps | Time | Status | Qual time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 26 | Doug Whiteford | Maserati 300S 2991cc | 6 | 17'37 | finished | 2'55 |
| 2 | 2 | 7 | Arnold Glass | Maserati 250F 2497cc | 6 | 17'40 | finished | 3'14 |
| 3 | 3 | 75 | Bill Patterson | Cooper Climax 1760cc | 6 | 17'41 | finished | 3'21 |
| 4 | 4 | 19 | John Roxburgh | Cooper T39 Climax 1460сс | 6 | 19'40 | finished | 3'15 |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | Alan Jack | Cooper Sports Climax FPE 1460cc | 20'40 | finished | 3'25 |