1960 Portuguese Grand Prix
The 1960 Portuguese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Circuito da Boavista, Oporto on 14 August 1960. It was race 8 of 10 in the 1960 World Championship of Drivers and race 7 of 9 in the 1960 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.
| 1960 Portuguese Grand Prix | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race details | |||
| Date | 14 August 1960 | ||
| Official name | IX Portuguese Grand Prix | ||
| Location |
Circuito da Boavista Oporto (Porto), Portugal | ||
| Course | Public road | ||
| Course length | 7.4 km (4.625 miles) | ||
| Distance | 55 laps, 407 km (254.375 miles) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Lotus-Climax | ||
| Time | 2:25.56 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | John Surtees | Lotus-Climax | |
| Time | 2:27.53 on lap 33 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Cooper-Climax | ||
| Second | Cooper-Climax | ||
| Third | Lotus-Climax | ||
|
Lap leaders | |||
Scottish racing legend Jim Clark scored his first ever Formula One podium at this race.
John Surtees achieved his first pole position at this race.
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