Hubert Hahne started on pole and lead the first lap. Lotus driver Mario Andretti charged head on lap-2, but Hahne overtook him on the final lap. Andretti found himself in a battle for second place with Matra driver Beltiose. Hahne took the checkered flag at Silverstone for the second year in a row. Beltiose passed Andretti on the final turn and secured the number two position on the podium.
The post race car inspection revealed that Jochem Rindt’s Lotus was in violation of formula rules and he was disqualified.
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