F1: The most successful drivers of the 60s - Formula 1

La F1 of years 60 predominantly English speakers. Ranked five most successful riders in fact, in this decade we find four Britons and one Australian.

The fact that the best of the best won "only" two world titles makes us realize how close this period was. On the other hand, it is not good to note the absence of Italian racers: we still have nostalgia for the legendary 50s. Let's discover together the "five" vintages from 1960 to 1969, where you can find biographies and palm trees.

1st Graham Hill (UK)

Born February 15, 1929 in Hampstead (UK) and died on November 29, 1975 in Arkley (UK).

SEASONS 60s: 10 (1960-1969)

STABLI 60-h: 2 (BRM, Lotus)

PALMARE In the 60s: 97 Grand Prix, 2 World Championships (1962, 1968), 14 wins, 13 pole positions, 10 best laps, 36 podiums.

SEASONS: 18 (1958-1975)

SCADES: 5 (Lotus, BRM, Brabham, Shadow, Lola)

PALMARES: 175 Grand Prix, 2 World Championships (1962, 1968), 14 wins, 13 pole positions, 10 best laps, 36 podiums.

2nd Jim Clark (UK)

Born March 4, 1936 in Kilmaney (UK) and died on April 7, 1968 in Hockenheim (Germany).

SEASONS: 9 (1960-1968)

STUDY: 1 (Lotus)

PALMARES: 72 Grand Prix, 2 World Championships (1963, 1965), 25 wins, 33 pole positions, 28 best laps, 32 podiums.

3 ° Jack Brabham (Australia)

Born April 2, 1926 in Hurstville (Australia).

SEASONS 60s: 10 (1960-1969)

60s STABILS: 3 (Cooper, Lotus, Brabham)

PALMARE In the 60s: 89 Grand Prix, 2 World Championships (1960, 1966), 11 wins, 11 pole positions, 7 best laps, 22 podiums.

SEASONS: 16 (1955-1970)

DOWNLOAD: 4 (Cooper, Maserati, Lotus, Brabham)

PALMARES: 123 GP, 3 World Championships (1959-1960, 1966), 14 wins, 13 pole positions, 12 best laps, 31 podiums.

4th place Jackie Stewart (Great Britain)

Born June 11, 1939 in Milton (UK).

SEASONS 60s: 5 (1965-1969)

STABILI 60-h: 2 (BRM, Matra)

PALMARES In the 60s: 50 GP, 1 World Championship (1969), 11 wins, 2 pole positions, 7 best laps, 19 podiums.

SEASONS: 9 (1965-1973)

SCADERS: 4 (BRM, Matra, March, Tyrrell)

PALMARES: 99 Grand Prix played, 3 World Championships (1969, 1971, 1973), 27 wins, 17 pole positions, 15 best laps, 43 podiums.

XNUMXth John Surties (UK)

Born February 11, 1934 in Tutsfield (Great Britain).

SEASONS 60s: 10 (1960-1969)

60s STABILES: 6 (Lotus, Cooper, Lola, Ferrari, Honda, BRM).

PALMARES In the 60s: 88 GP, 1 World Championship (1964), 6 wins, 8 pole positions, 10 best laps, 24 podiums.

SEASONS: 13 (1960-1972)

CATEGORIES: 8 (Lotus, Cooper, Lola, Ferrari, Honda, BRM, McLaren, Surtees)

PALMARES: 111 GP, 1 World Championship (1964), 6 wins, 8 pole positions, 11 best laps, 24 podiums

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