German Grand Prix 1964 - Race Schedule and Countdown

John Surtees claimed a crucial victory at the Nürburgring, mastering the treacherous 14-mile Nordschleife to blow the championship fight wide open. The Ferrari driver's exceptional performance on the demanding German circuit demonstrated his supreme car control and racecraft, holding off Graham Hill's challenge over the grueling 15-lap race. Surtees' ability to maintain concentration and precision over the Nürburgring's 170-plus corners showcased why the seven-time motorcycle world champion was proving equally formidable on four wheels.

Jim Clark's retirement while leading marked a devastating blow to his championship hopes, with mechanical failure destroying what should have been a commanding fifth victory of the season. Hill's second place kept him in title contention, while Lorenzo Bandini's podium completed a strong day for Ferrari. The race at the Green Hell demonstrated the brutal physical and mechanical demands of 1960s Formula 1, where even dominant performances could be undone by unreliability. Surtees' victory moved him into genuine championship contention with four races remaining.