1962 Dutch Grand Prix
🇳🇱 Netherlands Circuit Park Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands Round 1 of 9
Pre-Race Report
Entrants
Lotus arrives with the new Lotus 25, the first Formula One car built around an aluminium monocoque rather than a conventional space frame — a significant departure from established practice. Lola makes its Formula One World Championship debut with the Mk4, fielded privately by Reg Parnell for John Surtees.
Milestones
The Dutch Grand Prix hosts the World Championship season opener for the first time and is awarded the honorary designation of the 22nd European Grand Prix.
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Drivers' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.