Dutch Grand Prix 1962 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Graham Hill opened the 1962 season with a commanding victory at Zandvoort, signaling BRM's emergence as a genuine championship contender after years of disappointment and unreliability. The London-born driver dominated proceedings at the Dutch seaside circuit, demonstrating both speed and tactical acumen to control the race from the front. Hill's BRM P57 proved perfectly suited to Zandvoort's challenging combination of fast sweepers and technical sections, where the car's V8 engine and improved chassis delivered a winning combination. The victory marked a watershed moment for BRM, who had endured a decade of false starts and broken promises since their formation, finally delivering on the potential that had long been evident in their engineering talent.

Trevor Taylor secured an excellent second place in his Lotus-Climax, the young Briton filling the role left vacant by Stirling Moss following his career-ending accident at Goodwood earlier in the year. Defending champion Phil Hill could only manage third for Ferrari, the American already facing difficulties with the Italian team's new car. Jim Clark retired from the lead with mechanical issues, a harbinger of the reliability problems that would plague Lotus throughout the season and ultimately cost the brilliant Scot the championship. Hill's Zandvoort victory launched him into title contention and announced BRM's arrival as a force to be reckoned with, vindicating years of development work and perseverance by the British team.