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1964 Belgian Grand Prix — Formula One race

June 14, 1964

Jim Clark won his third consecutive Belgian Grand Prix after both race leaders failed to finish, in round 3 of the 1964 Formula One season.

Quick Facts

Year
1964
Category
general

Key Facts

Race date
14 June 1964
Circuit
Spa-Francorchamps
Race in championship
3 of 10
Winner
Jim Clark
Clark's consecutive Belgium wins
3
Disqualified driver
Peter Revson (push start)

By the Numbers

14
Race date
3
Race in championship
3
Clark's consecutive Belgium wins

Location

Map of Spa-Francorchamps, BelgiumMap of Spa-Francorchamps, BelgiumSpa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Cause → Event → Consequence

Cause

Dan Gurney led much of the race but ran out of fuel before the finish, and Graham Hill, who had taken the lead, retired on the final two laps. These retirements unexpectedly opened the door for a different race winner.

Event

Jim Clark took victory at the 1964 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on 14 June 1964, narrowly holding off Bruce McLaren at the flag. Peter Revson was disqualified after receiving a push start following an engine cut-out.

Consequence

Clark's victory marked his third consecutive win in Belgium and added points to his 1964 World Championship campaign. The retirements of Gurney and Hill demonstrated how mechanical reliability and fuel management could decisively shape race outcomes.

Timeline Context

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