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1969 German Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1969

August 3, 1969

Jacky Ickx won the 1969 German Grand Prix at Nürburgring, while Jackie Stewart's second place extended his Formula One championship lead.

Quick Facts

Year
1969
Category
general

Key Facts

Race winner
Jacky Ickx (Brabham BT26-Ford)
Number of laps
14 laps
Championship round
Race 7 of 11
Pole position
Jacky Ickx
Fastest lap
Jacky Ickx
Runner-up
Jackie Stewart (Matra MS80-Ford)

By the Numbers

26
Race winner
14laps
Number of laps
7
Championship round
80
Runner-up

Location

Map of Nürburg, West GermanyMap of Nürburg, West GermanyNürburg, West Germany

Cause → Event → Consequence

Cause

The 1969 Formula One season was underway with Jackie Stewart leading the World Championship of Drivers. The Nürburgring's exceptionally long circuit meant the race ran only 14 laps, and organisers again permitted Formula Two cars to enter, though they remained ineligible for championship points.

Event

On 3 August 1969, Belgian driver Jacky Ickx started from pole position and dominated the closing stages of the 14-lap German Grand Prix at Nürburgring, leading the final eight laps and setting the fastest lap to take victory in his works Brabham BT26-Ford ahead of Stewart and Bruce McLaren.

Consequence

Ickx's victory marked a significant result for Brabham, while Stewart's second-place finish extended his lead in the 1969 World Championship of Drivers, putting him on course for the title. McLaren's third place added further points for the New Zealander in the competitive season.

Timeline Context

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