Dutch Grand Prix 1964 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Jim Clark returned to winning ways at Zandvoort, delivering a commanding performance for Lotus-Climax that showcased his exceptional talent. The defending champion controlled the race from the front, holding off John Surtees' Ferrari challenge to claim victory at the Dutch seaside circuit. Clark's smooth, flowing style proved perfectly suited to Zandvoort's fast, technical layout, allowing him to maximize the Lotus 25's superior handling characteristics.

Surtees' second place confirmed Ferrari's emergence as serious championship contenders, with the former motorcycle champion demonstrating the consistency that would prove decisive in the title fight. Peter Arundell completed another Lotus podium finish, showing the team's strength in depth. The victory kept Clark in championship contention and demonstrated that reliability would be as crucial as raw speed in determining the 1964 title.