1967 Formula One season facts for kids
The 1967 Formula One season was a very exciting year in the world of Formula One racing. Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. In 1967, the champion driver was Denny Hulme from New Zealand. He drove for the Brabham team.
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What Happened in the 1967 Formula One Season?
The 1967 Formula One season had 11 races, also known as Grand Prix events. Drivers earned points based on how well they finished in each race. The driver with the most points at the end of the season became the World Champion.
Here's a quick look at the races and who won them:
| Race Number | Race Name | Date | Location | Winning Driver | Car Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South African Grand Prix |
January 2 | Kyalami |  Pedro Rodríguez |
 Cooper-Maserati |
| 2 |  Monaco Grand Prix |
May 7 | Monaco |  Denny Hulme |
Brabham-Repco |
| 3 |  Dutch Grand Prix |
June 4 | Zandvoort | Jim Clark |
Lotus-Ford |
| 4 |  Belgian Grand Prix |
June 18 | Spa-Francorchamps |  Dan Gurney |
Eagle-Weslake |
| 5 |  French Grand Prix |
July 2 | Le Mans |  Jack Brabham |
Brabham-Repco |
| 6 | British Grand Prix |
July 15 | Silverstone | Jim Clark |
Lotus-Ford |
| 7 |  German Grand Prix |
August 6 | Nürburgring | Denny Hulme |
Brabham-Repco |
| 8 |  Canadian Grand Prix |
August 27 | Mosport Park | Jack Brabham |
Brabham-Repco |
| 9 |  Italian Grand Prix |
September 10 | Monza | John Surtees |
 Honda |
| 10 | United States Grand Prix |
October 1 | Watkins Glen | Jim Clark |
Lotus-Ford |
| 11 | Mexican Grand Prix |
October 22 | Hermanos Rodriguez | Jim Clark |
Lotus-Ford |
Who Won the Constructors' Championship?
The Constructors' Championship is for the teams that build the cars. Points are given to the teams based on how well their cars perform in the races. The team with the most points wins this championship.
Here are the top teams from 1967:
| Place | Constructor (Car Team) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brabham-Repco |
63 (67) |
| 2 | Lotus-Ford |
44 |
| 3 | Cooper-Maserati |
28 |
| 4 | Honda |
20 |
| 5 | Ferrari |
20 |
Who Won the Drivers' Championship?
The Drivers' Championship is for the individual racers. They get points for finishing in the top positions in each race. The driver with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the World Champion.
Here are the top drivers from the 1967 season:
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hulme |
51 |
| 2 | Jack Brabham |
46 (48) |
| 3 | Jim Clark |
41 |
| 4 | John Surtees |
20 |
| 5 | Chris Amon |
20 |
| 6 | Pedro Rodríguez |
15 |
| 7 | Graham Hill |
15 |
| 8 | Dan Gurney |
13 |
| 9 | Jackie Stewart |
10 |
| 10 | Mike Spence |
9 |
Images for kids
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Denny Hulme won his first and only championship, driving a Brabham-Repco car.
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New Zealander Denny Hulme (pictured in 1973) won the Drivers' Championship, driving for Brabham.
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Jack Brabham (pictured in 1966) placed second, driving for his own team, Brabham.
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Jim Clark (pictured in 1966) placed third, driving for Lotus.
See also
In Spanish: Temporada 1967 de Fórmula 1 para niños
