1969 - British Grand Prix
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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 - British Grand Prix
Race Name - British Grand PrixDate - 7/19/1969Race Track - Silverstone CircuitNumber of Starting Cars - 17Laps Run - 84 Pole Winner Jochen Rindt Average Race Speed - 204.81 kphLead Changes - 2 Leader(s) with 3 Lead ChangesLap Leader - Jochen Rindt Race Number - 6Fin | St | Driver | Sponsor (Owner) | Chassis | Engine |
1 | 2 | Jackie Stewart | Matra International | Matra MS80 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
2 | 4 | Jacky Ickx | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT26A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
3 | 7 | Bruce McLaren | Bruce McLaren Motor Racing | McLaren M7C | Ford Cosworth DFV |
4 | 1 | Jochen Rindt | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 49B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
5 | 10 | Piers Courage | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT26A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
6 | 11 | Vic Elford | Bruce McLaren Motor Racing | McLaren M7B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
7 | 12 | Graham Hill | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 49B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
8 | 9 | Jo Siffert | Rob WalkerJack Durlacher Racing Team | Lotus 49B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
9 | 17 | JeanPierre Beltoise | Matra International | Matra MS84 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
10 | 14 | John Miles | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 63 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
11 | 8 | Pedro Rodrguez | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312 | Ferrari 255C |
12 | 5 | Chris Amon | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312 | Ferrari 255C |
13 | 3 | Denny Hulme | Bruce McLaren Motor Racing | McLaren M7A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
14 | 13 | Jackie Oliver | Owen Racing Organisation | BRM P133 | BRM P142 |
15 | 16 | Jo Bonnier | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 63 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
16 | 15 | Derek Bell | Bruce McLaren Motor Racing | McLaren M9A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
17 | 6 | John Surtees | Owen Racing Organisation | BRM P138 | BRM P142 |