British Grand Prix 1965 - Race Schedule and Countdown

British Grand Prix

Silverstone UK

Complete

Jul 10, 1965 2:00 PM

Race Results

🥇Winner
Lotus-Climax
🥈2nd Place
🥉3rd Place

Race Summary

Jim Clark delivered a dominant performance at Silverstone to claim his fourth victory of the season, controlling the British Grand Prix from start to finish before an adoring home crowd. The Scottish champion's supremacy at Britain's premier circuit showcased the complete package of driver skill and technical excellence that defined the Lotus-Climax combination. Clark's smooth, flowing style proved perfectly matched to Silverstone's fast, sweeping corners.

Graham Hill finished second for BRM ahead of John Surtees' Ferrari, with both drivers unable to challenge Clark's pace. The victory moved Clark to the brink of his second World Championship, with his comfortable points lead appearing insurmountable with six races completed. Clark's dominance at Silverstone demonstrated why he was considered the greatest driver of his generation, combining natural talent with technical feedback that helped Lotus maintain their competitive edge.