Canadian Grand Prix 1971 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Jackie Stewart claimed his sixth victory of the season with a commanding performance at the Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport, demonstrating once again why he was Formula 1's dominant force. The Scottish champion controlled the race from the front at the challenging Ontario circuit, building a comfortable advantage over Ronnie Peterson's March and Mark Donohue's McLaren. Stewart's victory was his sixth from ten starts, underlining the completeness of his championship-winning campaign.

The race at Mosport's demanding road course, with its dramatic elevation changes and high-speed corners, provided another showcase for Stewart's exceptional car control and tactical intelligence. Starting from pole position, he built an early lead and managed it expertly throughout the race, never allowing Peterson to mount a serious challenge. The Tyrrell 003's excellent balance and Stewart's smooth driving style were perfectly suited to Mosport's flowing layout, where maintaining momentum through the fast corners was crucial.

Peterson's second place was his fifth runner-up finish of the season, highlighting both his speed and the March's limitations against the superior Tyrrell. Mark Donohue's third place was a strong result for the American ace, who was making a rare Formula 1 appearance while focusing on his successful Trans-Am and Can-Am campaigns. Stewart's victory extended Tyrrell's dominance of the 1971 season and demonstrated the consistency that separated champions from merely fast drivers. With one race remaining, Stewart had accumulated 62 points - nearly double second-placed Peterson's total.