1960 F1 Season

The 1960 Formula One season, the 14th in the series, featured the 11th FIA World Championship of Drivers and the third International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, with a schedule that spanned from 7 February to 20 November over ten races. Jack Brabham secured his second consecutive drivers’ title, while Cooper achieved its second consecutive manufacturers’ award. This season was marked by the dominance of Cooper and the last year of the 2.5-litre formula. Notably, Lotus, Porsche, and BRM introduced rear-engined cars, with Stirling Moss achieving notable victories in Monaco and the USA driving a Rob Walker Lotus, giving Colin Chapman his first Grand Prix win. This season was also significant for changing the points-scoring system, discontinuing points for the fastest lap and introducing points for sixth place. Tragically, it was marred by the deaths of three drivers: Harry Schell in a non-championship race at Silverstone, and Chris Bristow and Alan Stacey at the Belgian Grand Prix. Additionally, this was the final World Championship to include the Indianapolis 500 and the last season to witness a victory for a front-engined car in a World Championship race.