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Formula 1 — 1971

1971 World Championship

11 Grands Prix

Season Commentary · 1971

The 1971 Formula 1 World Championship stands as a testament to singular dominance, a season where a legendary driver and a formidable constructor combined to etch their names firmly into the annals of motorsport history. Across 11 intense races, the world witnessed a masterclass in precision, speed, and strategic brilliance.

The Championship Battle

The Constructor's Triumph

Season Highlights

In retrospect, the 1971 Formula 1 World Championship was a clear declaration of supremacy. Jackie Stewart, with 62 points, and the Tyrrell constructor, forged an unbreakable partnership that delivered a championship season for the ages. Their legacy from this year is one of absolute control and undeniable achievement, a benchmark of excellence that continues to resonate.

Race Calendar

RndGrand PrixWinner
01South African GP
Kyalami
AndrettiFerrari
02Spanish GP
Montjuïc
StewartTyrrell
03Monaco GP
Circuit de Monaco
StewartTyrrell
04Dutch GP
Circuit Park Zandvoort
IckxFerrari
05French GP
Circuit Paul Ricard
StewartTyrrell
06British GP
Silverstone Circuit
StewartTyrrell
07German GP
Nürburgring
StewartTyrrell
08Austrian GP
Red Bull Ring
SiffertBRM
09Italian GP
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
GethinBRM
10Canadian GP
Mosport International Raceway
StewartTyrrell
11United States GP
Watkins Glen
CevertTyrrell
PDriverPts
Jackie Stewart
62
2
Ronnie Peterson
33
3
François Cevert
26
4
Jacky Ickx
19
5
Jo Siffert
19
6
Emerson Fittipaldi
16
7
Clay Regazzoni
13
8
Mario Andretti
12
9
Peter Gethin
9
10
Pedro Rodríguez
9
11
Chris Amon
9
12
Reine Wisell
9
13
Denny Hulme
9
14
Tim Schenken
5
15
Howden Ganley
5
16
Mark Donohue
4
17
Henri Pescarolo
4
18
Mike Hailwood
3
19
John Surtees
3
20
Rolf Stommelen
3

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