The 1962 German Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Nürburgring on 5 August 1962. It was race 6 of 9 in both the 1962 World Championship of Drivers and the 1962 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The 15-lap race was won by BRM driver Graham Hill after he started from second position. John Surtees finished second for the Lola team and Porsche driver Dan Gurney came in third. The race was notable for having six different constructors taking the first six positions.
Graham Hill, leading Surtees and Gurney. These are the positions in which the race ended.
Phil Hill driving for Ferrari. He retired at just over half distance.
The 1962 Formula One season was the 16th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 13th World Championship of Drivers, the 5th International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, and numerous non-championship Formula One races. The World Championship was contested over nine races between 20 May and 29 December 1962.
Graham Hill won the first of his two championships, driving for BRM
Stirling Moss (pictured in 2011) had signed with Ferrari for 1962, but a pre-season accident meant the end of his racing career.
Double World Champion Jack Brabham set up his own team for 1962 and had his own chassis designed: the BT3 (pictured in 2019).
Graham Hill (BRM) won the season opener, the Dutch Grand Prix.
