back to Britain by Vanwall team owner Tony Vandervell but died as a result of his burns six days later. Vandervell, already in failing health himself, ended his involvement with the Vanwall team partly as a result of the accident. Lewis-Evans was also a close friend of Bernie Ecclestone, who was at the race. Following his death Ecclestone sold his Connaught team and cars and ceased involvement with the sport till 1965. It was also the last race for Hawthorn who retired as a driver shortly after the season ended. He was killed in a road accident in Surrey on 22 January 1959. Picard ultimately recovered from his injuries after six months of incapacity, but did not race again. Classification A yellow background denotes a Formula Two entry: Qualifying Race Notes – Includes 1 point for fastest lap – MotorSport magazine lists Picard with 28 laps, and indirectly supports this lower lap count with the article's narrative – MotorSport magazine lists Bridger with 26 laps, and indirectly supports this lower lap count with the article's narrative Championship standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings Notes: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. Only the best 6 results counted towards each Championship. Numbers without parentheses are Championship points; numbers in parentheses are total points scored. References Moroccan Grand Prix Moroccan Grand Prix Sport in Casablanca 1958 in Moroccan sport