1963 German Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Championship standings
Clark has won four consecutive races — Belgium, Holland, France, and Britain — and his lead over the field is substantial. The Nürburgring is the first circuit this season to seriously test his dominance.
Previous race
Clark won at Silverstone from pole, bogging down at the start before retaking the lead within four laps. Gurney had been fighting for second when his engine blew on lap 60, spreading oil across the circuit. Hill ran third before running low on fuel, letting Surtees through to second before coasting home.
Milestones
This is the 100th race for a Ferrari-powered car in Formula One World Championship competition.
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Last 5 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 May | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Clark | Hill | Ginther | McLaren |
| 2 | 9 Jun | 🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix | Hill | Clark | McLaren | Gurney |
| 3 | 23 Jun | 🇳🇱 Dutch Grand Prix | Clark | Clark | Gurney | Surtees |
| 4 | 30 Jun | 🇫🇷 French Grand Prix | Clark | Clark | Maggs | Hill |
| 5 | 20 Jul | 🇬🇧 British Grand Prix | Clark | Clark | Surtees | Hill |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Clark | Lotus-Climax | 36 | 4 |
| 2 | Richie Ginther | BRM | 14 | 0 |
| 3 | Graham Hill | BRM | 13 | 1 |
| 4 | John Surtees | Ferrari | 13 | 0 |
| 5 | Dan Gurney | Brabham | 12 | 0 |
| 6 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper-Climax | 10 | 0 |
| 7 | Tony Maggs | Cooper-Climax | 8 | 0 |
| 8 | Innes Ireland | BRP | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Jack Brabham | Brabham | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | Jo Bonnier | Cooper-Climax | 2 | 0 |
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotus-Climax | 37 | 4 |
| 2 | BRM | 18 | 1 |
| 3 | Cooper-Climax | 16 | 0 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 13 | 0 |
| 5 | Brabham | 13 | 0 |