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⚫ | As 1961 was to see the new 1.5 litre Formula One, some manufacturers used the 1960 Formula Two season as preparation for 1961 the following year. Although it didn't appear in any championship events, Ferrari's first mid/rear-engined racing car, the [[Ferrari 156 F2|Ferrari 156]], appeared in non-championsip events, notably winning the [[1960 Solitude Grand Prix|Solitude Grand Prix]] against strong opposition from Porsche.<ref name="posthumus" >{{cite book |last1=Posthumus |first1=Cyril |title=The German Grand Prix |date=1966}}</ref> |
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===Race by race=== |
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====Race 1: Syracuse Grand Prix==== |
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====Race 2: Brussels Grand Prix==== |
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====Race 3: Pau Grand Prix==== |
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{{Main|1960 Pau Grand Prix}} |
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====Race 4: Aintree 200==== |
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====Race 5: German Grand Prix==== |
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== Formula Two Constructors' Championship final standings == |
== Formula Two Constructors' Championship final standings == |
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Championship points were awarded for the first six places in each race in the order of 8-6-4-3-2-1. Manufacturers were only awarded points for their highest finishing car with no points awarded for positions filled by additional cars. Only the best 4 results out of the 5 races could be retained by each manufacturer. Points earned but not counted towards the championship totals are listed within brackets in the above table. |
Championship points were awarded for the first six places in each race in the order of 8-6-4-3-2-1. Manufacturers were only awarded points for their highest finishing car with no points awarded for positions filled by additional cars. Only the best 4 results out of the 5 races could be retained by each manufacturer. Points earned but not counted towards the championship totals are listed within brackets in the above table. |
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== Formula Two Drivers' Championship final standings == |
== Formula Two Drivers' Championship final standings == |
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Championship points were awarded for the first six places in each race in the order of 8-6-4-3-2-1. Only the best 4 results out of the 5 races could be retained by each driver, however no driver scored points in more than four races. |
Championship points were awarded for the first six places in each race in the order of 8-6-4-3-2-1. Only the best 4 results out of the 5 races could be retained by each driver, however no driver scored points in more than four races. |
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== Non-championship race results == |
== Non-championship race results == |
Revision as of 05:02, 1 December 2019
The 1960 Formula Two season was the last season of 1.5 litre Formula Two racing which was to become Formula One for 1961. Two championships were held over the same five events, the Formula Two Constructors' Championship and the Formula Two Drivers' Championship, in addition to many non-championship Formula Two events. The Constructors' Championship was won in a draw by Cooper-Climax and Porsche[1][2], while the Drivers' Championship was won by Jack Brabham.[3][4]
Championship Schedule
Rnd | Race | Circuit | Date | Pole position | Fastest lap | Winning driver | Constructor | Report |
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1 | Syracuse | 19 March | Report | |||||
2 | Heysel | 10 April | Report | |||||
3 | Pau | 18 April | Report | |||||
4 | Aintree | 30 April | Report | |||||
5 | Nürburgring | 31 July | Report |
Season review
As 1961 was to see the new 1.5 litre Formula One, some manufacturers used the 1960 Formula Two season as preparation for 1961 the following year. Although it didn't appear in any championship events, Ferrari's first mid/rear-engined racing car, the Ferrari 156, appeared in non-championsip events, notably winning the Solitude Grand Prix against strong opposition from Porsche.[5]
Race by race
Race 1: Syracuse Grand Prix
Race 2: Brussels Grand Prix
Race 3: Pau Grand Prix
Race 4: Aintree 200
Race 5: German Grand Prix
Formula Two Constructors' Championship final standings
Pos. | Manufacturer | Syr | Hey | Pau | Ain | Nür | Total |
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1= | 6 | 8 | 8 | (3) | 4 | 26 (29) | |
1= | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 26 | ||
3 | 8 | 8 | |||||
4 | 3 | 3 |
Championship points were awarded for the first six places in each race in the order of 8-6-4-3-2-1. Manufacturers were only awarded points for their highest finishing car with no points awarded for positions filled by additional cars. Only the best 4 results out of the 5 races could be retained by each manufacturer. Points earned but not counted towards the championship totals are listed within brackets in the above table.
Formula Two Drivers' Championship final standings
Pos. | Driver | Syr | Hey | Pau | Ain | Nür | Total |
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1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 20 | |||
2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | ||
3= | 8 | 6 | 14 | ||||
3= | 6 | 8 | 14 | ||||
3= | 6 | 8 | 14 | ||||
6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | |||
7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||||
8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||
9= | 3 | 3 | |||||
9= | 3 | 3 | |||||
9= | 3 | 3 | |||||
9= | 3 | 3 | |||||
13= | 2 | 2 | |||||
13= | 2 | 2 | |||||
15= | 1 | 1 | |||||
15= | 1 | 1 | |||||
15= | 1 | 1 |
Championship points were awarded for the first six places in each race in the order of 8-6-4-3-2-1. Only the best 4 results out of the 5 races could be retained by each driver, however no driver scored points in more than four races.
Non-championship race results
Other Formula Two races also held in 1960, which did not count towards the championships.
References
- ^ Autocourse Review of International Motor Sport 1960 Part Two. 1961. pp. 110–122.
- ^ Wood, Tristan (1984). Drive It! The Complete Book of Formula 2 Motor Racing. p. 12. ISBN 0854293663.
- ^ "Formula 2 1960 Championship Tables". Formula 2 Register. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Formula 2 1960 standings". Driver Database. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Posthumus, Cyril (1966). The German Grand Prix.
- ^ Autocourse Review of International Motor Sport 1960 Part Two. 1961. pp. 160–162.
- ^ "I Oulton Park Trophy 1960". Formula 2 Register. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ "III Flugplatzrennen Zeltweg 1960". Formula 2 Register. Retrieved 31 August 2019.