1971 F1 Season

The 1971 Formula One season, the 25th in the history of FIA Formula One racing, was a significant chapter in the sport’s evolution. Spanning from 6 March to 3 October, the season included the 22nd World Championship of Drivers and the 14th International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, as well as several non-championship races. Jackie Stewart, driving for Tyrrell-Ford, clinched the World Championship of Drivers, and Tyrrell-Ford also won the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, marking a period of dominance for the team and driver.

The season was marked by a technological rivalry between the powerful 12-cylinder engines, like Ferrari’s Flat-12 and BRM’s V12, and the lighter, more agile Ford Cosworth DFV V8-powered cars. This dynamic set the stage for many of the season’s races. Additionally, the season witnessed a significant change in safety measures, with a reduction in the maximum race distance for World Championship Grand Prix races from 400 km to 325 km. A sad note for the season was the loss of drivers Jo Siffert and Pedro Rodríguez in racing accidents. The season also saw a notable increase in the number of cars participating, with at least 22 cars starting every championship race, except for the Monaco Grand Prix.