1965 F1 World Championship

The 1965 FIA Formula One World Championship began on 1 January and concluded on 24 October, over 10 Grand Prix, alongside seven non-championship races open to Formula One cars.

Season

The World Drivers’ Championship was won by Jim Clark, driving for Lotus, who secured the second and final title of his Formula One career. Clark’s performances throughout the season confirmed his status as one of the most dominant drivers of the era, combining speed, precision, and consistency to take control of the championship.

In the Constructors’ standings, Lotus also achieved success by winning the International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers for the second time, completing a double championship victory for the team. The combination of Clark’s driving and the strength of the Lotus machinery ensured they remained at the forefront of the sport throughout the season.

The 1965 season also marked the Formula One debut of Jackie Stewart, who would go on to become a three-time World Drivers’ Champion. In an impressive first year at the highest level, Stewart finished third in the Drivers’ Championship, immediately establishing himself as one of the sport’s most promising talents and signalling the beginning of a highly successful career.

1965 Formula 1 Race Calendar

Round	Grand Prix	Circuit	Date
1	1965 South African Grand Prix	Prince George Circuit, East London	1 January
2	1965 Monaco Grand Prix	Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo	30 May
3	1965 Belgian Grand Prix	Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot	13 June
4	1965 French Grand Prix	Charade Circuit, Clermont-Ferrand	27 June
5	1965 British Grand Prix	Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone	10 July
6	1965 Dutch Grand Prix	Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort	18 July
7	1965 German Grand Prix	Nürburgring, Nürburg	1 August
8	1965 Italian Grand Prix	Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza	12 September
9	1965 United States Grand Prix	Watkins Glen International, New York	3 October
10	1965 Mexican Grand Prix	Magdalena Mixhuca, Mexico City	24 October

1965 Formula 1 Race Results

Grands Prix

Round	Grand Prix	Pole position	Fastest lap	Winning driver	Winning constructor	Tyre	Report
1	1965 South African Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
2	1965 Monaco Grand Prix	Graham Hill	Graham Hill	Graham Hill	BRM	D	Report
3	1965 Belgian Grand Prix	Graham Hill	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
4	1965 French Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
5	1965 British Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Graham Hill	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
6	1965 Dutch Grand Prix	Graham Hill	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
7	1965 German Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	D	Report
8	1965 Italian Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Jim Clark	Jackie Stewart	BRM	D	Report
9	1965 United States Grand Prix	Graham Hill	Graham Hill	Graham Hill	BRM	D	Report
10	1965 Mexican Grand Prix	Jim Clark	Dan Gurney	Richie Ginther	Honda	G	Report

1965 Formula 1 Standings

Driver standings

Team standings