Jack Brabham won the 1966 British Grand Prix, marking the first race of the new three-litre era to have 20 starters and delivering Brabham a 1–2 team finish.
Key Facts
- Race date
- 16 July 1966
- Circuit length
- 4 km, 80 laps, 341 km total
- Winner
- Jack Brabham (Brabham BT19)
- Runner-up
- Denny Hulme (Brabham BT20)
- Championship round
- Race 4 of 9
- Brabham's points lead
- 10 points over Jochen Rindt
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The 1966 Formula One season introduced new three-litre engine regulations, prompting teams to field updated machinery. Ferrari withdrew from the British Grand Prix weekend to honour a metalworkers strike in Italy, reducing competition from one of the sport's major constructors.
The 1966 British Grand Prix, the 21st edition of the race and second held at Brands Hatch, was run over 80 laps on 16 July 1966. Jack Brabham drove his Brabham BT19 to victory with teammate Denny Hulme second, giving Brabham constructor its first ever 1–2 finish. Graham Hill placed third, a lap behind the leaders.
Brabham's win ended Jim Clark's streak of four consecutive British Grand Prix victories and extended Brabham's championship lead to ten points over Jochen Rindt, with Hulme and Lorenzo Bandini one further point back, positioning Brabham strongly in the title race.