Team manager John guided McLaren to its first win of the season. Matra driver Gavin started on pole, but started slow and quickly fell back. Lotus driver Jochem Rindt shot to the front and lead the first lap. Bruce McLaren charged forward during lap 2 and held the lead. McLaren and Matra Driver J. Beltoise finished side-by-side with McLaren securing the win. Rindt finished 3rd in his first race since recovering from injuries.
Race results:
1st John (B. McLaren) 60/40/40/160/6
2nd Den (J. Beltoise) 80/40/40/160/5
3rd Steve (J. Rindt) 80/40/20/160/5
4th Den (J. Gavin) 40/60/40/160/4
5th Steve (M. Andretti) 80/40/20/160/5
6th John (D. Bell) 40/40/40/140/6
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