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1971 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1971 British Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1971
- Round
- 6
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Winner
- Jackie Stewart
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | Oil pressure |
| 2 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 3 | Jo Siffert | BRM | +2 laps |
| 4 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 5 | Ronnie Peterson | March | Finished |
| 6 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | Engine |
| 7 | Tim Schenken | Brabham | Gearbox |
| 8 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | Engine |
| 9 | Chris Amon | Matra | Engine |
| 10 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | +3 laps |
| 11 | Howden Ganley | BRM | +2 laps |
| 12 | Rolf Stommelen | Surtees | +1 lap |
| 13 | Dave Charlton | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 14 | Peter Gethin | McLaren | Engine |
| 15 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Matra | +2 laps |
| 16 | Graham Hill | Brabham | Accident |
| 17 | Henri Pescarolo | March | +1 lap |
| 18 | John Surtees | Surtees | +1 lap |
| 19 | Reine Wisell | Team Lotus | NC |
| 20 | Mike Beuttler | March | Oil pressure |