Ferrari Dominates the British Grand Prix and Bandini Takes Championship Lead
Steve, the Ferrari team manager, orchestrated a near perfect race. Ferrari held first and second place throughout the event.
Despite starting in sixth postion, Brabham’s Denny Hulme charged through the pack and made a run at Team Ferrari, but Niki Lauda easily fended him off. Bandini finished first followed by Lauda and Hulme.
Chamaco driver Vic Wilson’s car suffered a brake failure and he was not able to finish the race.
Season championship leader, Jack Brabham started dead last and was only able to finish in 9th place. As a result, Bandini gained the points lead in the driver’s championship.
Race results:
1st Steve (L. Bandini) 60/40/40/140/6**
2nd Steve (N. Lauda) 60/40/40/140/6
4th Den (D. Hulme) 60/40/40/140/6
5th Ray G. (R. Bucknum) 60/40/40/160/5
6th Terry (P. Hill) 60/40/40/140/6
7th Terry (D. Gurney) 60/40/40/140/6
8th Ray G. (R. Ginther) 60/40/40/160/5
9th Den (J. Brabham) 60/40/40/140/6
10th Jerry (B. Bondurant) 80/20/40/140/6
11th Mike (P. Arundel) 40/60/60/140/4
DNF Jerry (V. Wilson) 60/60/20/140/6
Next race is on 31 Jul 2019.