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1969 - British Grand Prix

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.

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1969 - British Grand Prix

Race Name - British Grand Prix
Date - 7/19/1969
Race Track - Silverstone Circuit
Number of Starting Cars - 17
Laps Run - 84
Pole Winner Jochen Rindt
Average Race Speed - 204.81 kph
Lead Changes - 2 Leader(s) with 3 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Jochen Rindt
Race Number - 6


Fin 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