1968 Belgian Grand Prix
McLaren's first Grand Prix victory at Spa in 1968.
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The 1968 Belgian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on 9 June 1968. It was race 4 of 12 in both the 1968 World Championship of Drivers and the 1968 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The race was won by McLaren driver Bruce McLaren, driving a McLaren M7A powered by a Cosworth DFV V8 engine. This victory marked the first Formula One World Championship win for the McLaren team, founded and led by Bruce McLaren himself, who was an active driver-owner.
Quick Facts
- Driver
- Bruce McLaren
- Significance
- First Formula One World Championship Win
- Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Old Layout)
Lore & Background
The 28-lap race was won by McLaren driver Bruce McLaren after he started from sixth position. Pedro Rodríguez finished second for the BRM team and Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx came in third. On the seventh lap Brian Redman went off the circuit when his suspension failed and he crashed into and over a concrete barrier and into a parked car. His Cooper caught fire but Redman escaped with a severely broken right arm and a few minor burns.
Did You Know?
- Bruce McLaren started the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix from sixth position on the grid.
- The race was 28 laps long at the old Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
- On lap 7, Brian Redman's Cooper caught fire after a crash, but he escaped with a severely broken right arm and minor burns.
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