P Hill 2'24"1 Ferrari

Berha 2'23"8 BRM

Bonnier 2'24"9 BRM

Brooks 2'24"4 Vanwall

Gendebien 2'24"3 Ferrari

Schell 2'26"4 BRM

Trintignant 2'26"0 Cooper/Climax

Gregory 2'27"6 Maserati

G Hill 2'27"1 Lotus/Climax

Fairman 2'27"0 Cooper/Climax

Flockhart 2'29"8 BRM

Salvadori 2'28"6 Cooper/Climax

Herrmann 2'35"1 Maserati

Gerini 2'35"1 Maserati

Allison 2'33"7 Lotus/Climax

Seidel 2'38"2 Maserati

Brabham 2'36"6 Cooper/Climax

La Caze 2'43"1 Cooper/Climax

Bridger 2'42"5 Cooper/Climax

McLaren 2'41"2 Cooper/Climax

Guelfi 2'47"0 Cooper/Climax

Picard 2'46"6 Cooper/Climax

source f1 legend

Here some pictures taken after the “Ain-Diab corner” during qualifying session:
  

On top left: Stirling Moss and his eternal white helmet… On right Mike Hawthorn and his visor’s tinted helmet because of the sun which obstructed the pilots sight in the west side of the track during this period of the year.

The program of the grand prix :

The « Two hours of Casablanca  » before the 1958 Grand Prix :

“Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome on Radio Morocco . Us here in Casablanca , my fellow-members and myself for the first official Grand Prix on the Aïn-Diab race track. A very spectacular circuit not only for its speed but also for the power of the cars which will run there.

This race is really a special event in all the country because it is the first time that a country of Africa - except South Africa - organizes an official Formula 1 Grand Prix. But before a so much awaited Grand Prix, like the “tradition” wants it, national races will proceed.
We will start with the “2 hours of Casablanca ”.

Usually, in the Western countries, a Formula 2 race also takes place before the Grand Prix, but Morocco decided to make it at the same time as the Formula 1 race! The race will be more exciting!”

“The hot favourite of these 2 hours of Casablanca is Mr. Barbey, an insurer, which especially acquire a new Lotus 11 and was helped by a whole mechanics team for the event.”

”This race will give us a first impression from what will await us thereafter.”

“And here! Antoine Ciancanelli and his Alfa-Romeo Veloce had won!”

“And now, the show will take place!”

Just before the race

The beginning of the Grand Prix is now very close. 60000 fans are there. And more than 200 journalists are also present. We have a high level first row composed of Mike Hawthorn, Stirling Moss and the young Stuart Lewis-Evans who will be surely a great driver in the future.

"As you know, an incredible fight should be held between Moss and Hawthorn who dispute the drivers’ championship in this year. “

Below, King Mohammed V and his son Hassan II inspect the Black Guard which making a parade on the starting lane.

“Now, in the paddock everyone finishes last preparations, one pushes the cars, one polishes mechanics and the divers concentrate.”

 

The Maserati team in the paddocks :

The Ferrari team in the paddocks :

 “T cars are also prepared; this name is given to the replacement cars owned by the biggest marks in case of problem during qualifying session or just before the race starts.

And now, only thirty seconds before starting, everyone must leave the grid.

"Your attention please, crowd retains her breath now on the Corniche of Casablanca whereas the starter holds up the flag of Morocco . “

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“It’s done, the flag is lowered! The race starts!”

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