1965 British Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Championship standings
Clark has won three of four races and holds a commanding lead. Hill and Stewart trail, with Stewart making an impression in his debut season despite starting the year as the team’s number two driver.
Previous race
At Charade, Clark took pole, led every lap, and set fastest lap — a Grand Slam — for his third win in four races. Stewart finished second, Surtees third. Bandini crashed on lap 36. Hill, starting from thirteenth, recovered to fifth.
Milestones
This race marks the Formula One World Championship debut of British drivers John Rhodes, Alan Rollinson, and Brian Gubby.
Track changes
The British Grand Prix returns to Silverstone this year, alternating with Brands Hatch under the two-circuit arrangement. Last year’s race was held at Brands Hatch.
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Last 4 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jan | 🇿🇦 South African Grand Prix | Clark | Clark | Surtees | Hill |
| 2 | 30 May | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Hill | Hill | Bandini | Stewart |
| 3 | 13 Jun | 🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix | Hill | Clark | Stewart | McLaren |
| 4 | 27 Jun | 🇫🇷 French Grand Prix | Clark | Clark | Stewart | Surtees |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Clark | Lotus-Climax | 27 | 3 |
| 2 | Graham Hill | BRM | 17 | 1 |
| 3 | Jackie Stewart | BRM | 17 | 0 |
| 4 | John Surtees | Ferrari | 13 | 0 |
| 5 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper-Climax | 8 | 0 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Bandini | Ferrari | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Mike Spence | Lotus-Climax | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | Jack Brabham | Brabham-Climax | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Denny Hulme | Brabham-Climax | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | Jo Siffert | Brabham-BRM | 2 | 0 |
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotus-Climax | 27 | 3 |
| 2 | BRM | 25 | 1 |
| 3 | Ferrari | 16 | 0 |
| 4 | Cooper-Climax | 8 | 0 |
| 5 | Brabham-Climax | 6 | 0 |