1969 - Grand Prix of Mexico
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The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950. |
1969 - Grand Prix of Mexico
Race Name - Grand Prix of MexicoDate - 10/19/1969Race Track - Autodromo Hermanos RodriguezNumber of Starting Cars - 16Laps Run - 65 Pole Winner Jack Brabham Average Race Speed - 170.851 kphLead Changes - 4 Leader(s) with 3 Lead ChangesLap Leader - Denny Hulme Race Number - 11Fin | St | Driver | Sponsor (Owner) | Chassis | Engine |
1 | 4 | Denny Hulme | Bruce McLaren Motor Racing | McLaren M7A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
2 | 2 | Jacky Ickx | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT26A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
3 | 1 | Jack Brabham | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT26A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
4 | 3 | Jackie Stewart | Matra International | Matra MS80 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
5 | 8 | JeanPierre Beltoise | Matra International | Matra MS80 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
6 | 12 | Jackie Oliver | Owen Racing Organisation | BRM P139 | BRM P142 |
7 | 15 | Pedro Rodrguez | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312 | Ferrari 255C |
8 | 14 | Johnny ServozGavin | Matra International | Matra MS84 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
9 | 16 | Pete Lovely | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 49B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
10 | 9 | Piers Courage | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT26A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
11 | 13 | Silvio Moser | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT24 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
12 | 10 | John Surtees | Owen Racing Organisation | BRM P139 | BRM P142 |
13 | 6 | Jochen Rindt | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 49B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
14 | 17 | George Eaton | Owen Racing Organisation | BRM P139 | BRM P142 |
15 | 5 | Jo Siffert | Rob WalkerJack Durlacher Racing Team | Lotus 49B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
16 | 11 | John Miles | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 63 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
17 | 7 | Bruce McLaren | Bruce McLaren Motor Racing | McLaren M7C | Ford Cosworth DFV |