1969 Spanish Grand Prix

The Spanish Grand Prix 1969 was the 2nd round of the 1969 F1 season, and took place at the Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain, on May 4th.

Jackie Stewart won the race after starting in the 4th position, followed by Bruce McLaren, and Jean-Pierre Beltoise completing the podium with an expectacular comeback, all the way from the 12th position of the grid.

Jochen Rindt started from the pole position, but didn't manage to cross the finish line, as he had to retire due to an accident, and had to retire on lap 19th.

Final results

Race evolution

Pit Stops

Strategy

Unfortunately we do not have strategy information for this race..

Incidents

The reace did not end without incidents... 10 drivers out of the original 14 who started did not managed to cross the finish line.

These included, Pedro Rodríguez, Chris Amon, Jack Brabham, and Piers Courage, all of whom suffered an engine malfunction, Jo Siffert, who had an oil leak on lap 30, Jochen Rindt, and Graham Hill, both had to retire due to an accident, and Jackie Oliver, who had problems with the oil pipe on lap 1.

Qualifying