1960 British Grand Prix
The 1960 British Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, England, on 16 July 1960. It was race 7 of 10 in the 1960 World Championship of Drivers and race 6 of 9 in the 1960 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The race was won by reigning World Champion Jack Brabham and Innes Ireland finished in third place. Between the two, multiple motorcycle Grand Prix World Champion John Surtees (in only his second ever Formula One Grand Prix) took second place.
| 1960 British Grand Prix | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race details | |||
| Date | 16 July 1960 | ||
| Official name | 13th RAC British Grand Prix | ||
| Location | Silverstone Circuit, Northants., England | ||
| Course | Permanent road course | ||
| Course length | 4.711 km (2.927 miles) | ||
| Distance | 77 laps, 362.75 km (225.40 miles) | ||
| Weather | Dry, overcast. | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Cooper-Climax | ||
| Time | 1:34.6 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Graham Hill | BRM | |
| Time | 1:34.4 on lap 56 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Cooper-Climax | ||
| Second | Lotus-Climax | ||
| Third | Lotus-Climax | ||
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Lap leaders | |||
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