1970 Spanish Grand Prix

The Spanish Grand Prix 1970 was the 2nd round of the 1970 F1 season, and took place at the Jarama in Madrid, Spain, on April 19th.

Jackie Stewart won the race after starting in the 3rd position, followed by Bruce McLaren, and Mario Andretti completing the podium with an expectacular comeback, all the way from the 16th position of the grid.

Jack Brabham started from the pole position, but didn't manage to cross the finish line, as he suffered an engine malfunction, and had to retire on lap 61st.

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... 12 drivers out of the original 22 who started did not managed to cross the finish line.

These included, John Surtees, who experienced issues with the gearbox on lap 76, Jack Brabham, Rolf Stommelen, Henri Pescarolo, Jean-Pierre Beltoise, and Chris Amon, all of whom suffered an engine malfunction, Denny Hulme, and Jochen Rindt, both had issues with the ignition, Pedro Rodríguez, and Piers Courage, both withdrew, and Jacky Ickx, and Jackie Oliver, both had to retire due to an accident.

Qualifying