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1962 - Grand Prix of Belgium

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950.

FIA Formula 1 Racing Champions

FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1962 - Grand Prix of Belgium

Race Name - Grand Prix of Belgium
Date - 6/17/1962
Race Track - Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
Number of Starting Cars - 19
Laps Run - 32
Pole Winner Graham Hill
Average Race Speed - 212.274 kph
Lead Changes - 4 Leader(s) with 6 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Jim Clark
Race Number - 3


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 12 Jim Clark Team Lotus Lotus 25 Climax 1.5 V8
2 1 Graham Hill Owen Racing Organisation BRM P57 BRM 1.5 V8
3 4 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 1.5 V6
4 7 Ricardo Rodrguez Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 1.5 V6
5 11 John Surtees BowmakerYeoman Racing Team Lola Mk4 Climax 1.5 V8
6 15 Jack Brabham Brabham Racing Organisation Lotus 24 Climax 1.5 V8
7 13 Carel Godin de Beaufort Ecurie Maarsbergen Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
8 16 Maurice Trintignant Rob Walker Racing Team Lotus 24 Climax 1.5 V8
9 18 Lucien Bianchi Equipe Nationale Belge Lotus Mk18/21 Climax 1.5 L4
10 17 Jo Siffert Ecurie Filipinetti Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
11 19 John CampbellJones Emeryson Cars Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
12 3 Trevor Taylor Team Lotus Lotus 24 Climax 1.5 V8
13 6 Willy Mairesse Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 1.5 V6
14 9 Richie Ginther Owen Racing Organisation BRM P57 BRM 1.5 V8
15 10 Tony Maggs Cooper Car Company Cooper T60 Climax 1.5 V8
16 2 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T60 Climax 1.5 V8
17 8 Masten Gregory UDTLaystall Racing Team Lotus 24 BRM 1.5 V8
18 5 Innes Ireland UDTLaystall Racing Team Lotus 24 Climax 1.5 V8
19 14 Giancarlo Baghetti Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 1.5 V6
20 20 Dan Gurney Autosport Team Wolfgang Seidel Lotus 24 BRM 1.5 V8