1966 BRDC International Trophy
1966 BRDC International Trophy | |||
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Non-championship race in the 1966 Formula One season | |||
Race details | |||
Date | 14 May 1966 | ||
Official name | XVIII BRDC International Trophy | ||
Location | Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire | ||
Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
Course length | 4.711 km (2.927 miles) | ||
Distance | 35 laps, 165.003 km (102.528 miles) | ||
Pole position | |||
Driver | Brabham-Repco | ||
Time | 1:29.8 | ||
Fastest lap | |||
Driver | Jack Brabham | Brabham-Repco | |
Time | 1:29.8 | ||
Podium | |||
First | Brabham-Repco | ||
Second | Ferrari | ||
Third |
| Cooper-Maserati |
The 18th BRDC International Trophy was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 14 May 1966 at the Silverstone Circuit, England. The race was run over 35 laps of the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, and was won by Australian Jack Brabham in the Brabham-Repco BT19. With no Race of Champions in 1966, the International Trophy formed the first major race of the European season, being run just a week before the start of the FIA World Championship in Monaco. The 1966 season was significant, as changes to the F1 formula had allowed an increase in engine capacity from 1.5L to 3L. This then was the first opportunity for many teams to test their new cars against top-line opposition.
Pre-race
The "return to power" caused some manufacturers significant problems, as the supply of suitable large-capacity engines was restricted.
Race Report
From the beginning of practice it became apparent that the race would be a straight fight between the Ferrari of
Results
Pos. | Driver[3] | Constructor | Time/Ret. | Grid |
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1 | Jack Brabham | Brabham-Repco | 52:57.6 | 1 |
2 | John Surtees | Ferrari | + 7.4 s | 2 |
3 | Jo Bonnier
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Cooper-Maserati | 35 laps | 6 |
4 | Denny Hulme | Brabham-Climax | 35 laps | 5 |
5 | Jochen Rindt | Cooper-Maserati | 34 laps | 3 |
6 | John Taylor
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Brabham-BRM | 33 laps | 10 |
7 | Bob Anderson | Brabham-Climax | 32 laps | 9 |
8 | Paul Hawkins | Lotus-Climax | 31 laps | 13 |
9 | Vic Wilson
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BRM | 24 laps | 11 |
Ret | Jo Siffert | Cooper-Maserati | ret | 14* |
Ret | Richie Ginther | Cooper-Maserati | overheating | 8 |
Ret | Mike Spence | Lotus-BRM | engine | 4 |
DNS | Guy Ligier | Cooper-Maserati | (12) |
* Qualified 7th, but started from the back of the grid in replacement car.
References
- ^ Diepraam, Mattijs. "The start of the 3-litre era". 8W (Summer 2001). Archived from the original on 24 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ Hales, Mark. "The Last Cooper". Motor Sport. LXXXII (December 2006): 50.
- ^ "XVIII BRDC International Trophy". Archived from the original on 2006-10-25. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
External links
- Race Report at A Second A Lap [1]