German Grand Prix 1971 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Jackie Stewart delivered a sublime performance to win the German Grand Prix at the fearsome Nürburgring, mastering the 14-mile Nordschleife in changeable conditions to claim his fifth victory of the season. The Scottish virtuoso led home teammate François Cevert for Tyrrell's second 1-2 finish, with Clay Regazzoni taking third for Ferrari. Stewart's victory on the world's most demanding circuit, achieved in tricky weather, represented one of his greatest drives and moved him to the brink of clinching his second World Championship.

The race at the legendary 'Green Hell' unfolded in typical Nürburgring fashion, with patches of rain appearing around different sections of the circuit's 73 corners. Stewart's ability to read the conditions and adjust his pace accordingly was masterful, as he navigated the circuit's combination of blind crests, daunting jumps, and fast sweepers with precision. Cevert drove an excellent race to secure second place, demonstrating increasing maturity and the ability to manage a race distance on one of motorsport's greatest challenges.

Regazzoni's third place salvaged points for Ferrari at a circuit where the Italian team had traditionally struggled. The result clinched the championship for Stewart with two races still remaining, confirming him as Formula 1's dominant force and validating Tyrrell's decision to build their own cars. Stewart's mastery of the Nürburgring, a circuit he had publicly criticized for its inadequate safety standards, added another layer to his legacy as both a great driver and safety advocate. The German Grand Prix represented the high point of Stewart's second championship campaign.