1967 F1 Season

The 1967 Formula One season, marking the 21st season of FIA Formula One motor racing, was a year of both technological advancements and somber moments. The season, spanning from 2 January to 22 October, comprised the World Championship of Drivers and the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, alongside several non-championship races. Denny Hulme emerged as the World Champion, driving for Brabham-Repco, marking a shift in the landscape of Formula One racing. The season was notable for the introduction of the Ford-sponsored Cosworth DFV engine by Lotus at the Dutch Grand Prix, an engine that would become one of the most successful in racing history. Despite Jim Clark’s four wins, Hulme’s consistency earned him the title. The season also saw Dan Gurney’s Eagle achieve its only victory and Pedro Rodríguez give Cooper their last win in a thrilling South African Grand Prix.

Tragically, the 1967 season was marred by the deaths of two drivers. Ferrari’s Lorenzo Bandini suffered a fatal accident at the Monaco Grand Prix, and British driver Bob Anderson died during a test at Silverstone. These events cast a shadow over the racing season and highlighted the inherent dangers of the sport at that time.