Dutch Grand Prix 1967 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Jim Clark delivered a landmark victory at Zandvoort, winning on the debut of the revolutionary Cosworth DFV engine that would dominate Formula 1 for the next fifteen years. The Scottish champion led every lap in the new Lotus 49, demonstrating the Ford-funded V8's immediate superiority and announcing that a new era had begun. Clark's commanding performance showcased both his exceptional driving talent and the DFV's combination of power, reliability, and compact dimensions that would transform Grand Prix racing.

Jack Brabham finished second ahead of teammate Denny Hulme, with both Brabham-Repco drivers unable to challenge Clark's pace. The Cosworth DFV's debut victory marked a watershed moment in Formula 1 history, with Keith Duckworth and Mike Costin's masterpiece proving that customer engines could match or exceed works efforts. Clark's dominant win at Zandvoort announced that Lotus had solved their engine problems from 1966, though reliability issues would prevent them from fully capitalizing on the DFV's potential during 1967. The engine's debut represented one of the most significant technical developments in motorsport history.