1962 F1 World Championship

The 1962 FIA Formula One World Championship began on 20 May and concluded on 29 December, over 9 Grand Prix, alongside 20 non-championship races open to Formula One cars.

Season

The World Drivers’ Championship was won by Graham Hill, driving for BRM, securing the first title of his Formula One career. The championship battle went down to the final race, where Hill’s main rival Jim Clark retired, allowing Hill to clinch the title. BRM also claimed the Manufacturers’ Championship, marking the only Constructors’ title in the team’s history.

One of the most significant milestones of the season came with Jack Brabham, a two-time World Champion, who had formed his own team. At the United States Grand Prix, he debuted the Brabham BT3, becoming the first driver in F1 history to score championship points in a car bearing his own name—a unique achievement that remains a defining moment in the sport.

Tragically, the year was also marked by the death of Ricardo Rodríguez, who suffered a fatal crash during practice for the non-championship Mexican Grand Prix, his home event. Rodríguez had been the youngest driver to race for Ferrari, and his passing made him the youngest Formula One driver to lose his life, highlighting the significant safety risks present in the sport during this period.

1962 Formula 1 Race Calendar

Round	Grand Prix	Circuit	Date
1	1962 Dutch Grand Prix	Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort	20 May
2	1962 Monaco Grand Prix	Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo	3 June
3	1962 Belgian Grand Prix	Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot	17 June
4	1962 French Grand Prix	Rouen-Les-Essarts, Orival	8 July
5	1962 British Grand Prix	Aintree Motor Racing Circuit, Merseyside	21 July
6	1962 German Grand Prix	Nürburgring, Nürburg	5 August
7	1962 Italian Grand Prix	Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza	16 September
8	1962 United States Grand Prix	Watkins Glen International, New York	7 October
9	1962 South African Grand Prix	Prince George Circuit, East London	29 December

1962 Formula 1 Race Results

Grands Prix

Round	Grand Prix	Pole position	Fastest lap	Winning driver	Winning constructor	Tyre	Report
1	1962 Dutch Grand Prix	John Surtees	Bruce McLaren	Graham Hill	BRM	D	Report
2	1962 Monaco Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Bruce McLaren	Cooper-Climax	D	Report
3	1962 Belgian Grand Prix	Graham Hill	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
4	1962 French Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Graham Hill	Dan Gurney	Porsche	D	Report
5	1962 British Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
6	1962 German Grand Prix	Dan Gurney	Graham Hill	Graham Hill	BRM	D	Report
7	1962 Italian Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Graham Hill	Graham Hill	BRM	D	Report
8	1962 United States Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
9	1962 South African Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Graham Hill	BRM	D	Report

1962 Formula 1 Standings

Driver standings

Team standings