The 1966 German Grand Prix was a mixed Formula One and Formula Two motor race held at the Nürburgring Nordschleife on 7 August 1966. It was race 6 of 9 in both the 1966 World Championship of Drivers and the 1966 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. It was the 28th German Grand Prix and the 22nd to be held at the Nordschleife. It was held over 15 laps of the 22 kilometre circuit for a race distance 342 kilometres.
Lorenzo Bandini in his Ferrari on his way to sixth place.
The 1966 Formula One season was the 20th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 17th World Championship of Drivers, the 9th International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, and four non-championship races open to Formula One cars. The World Championship was contested over nine races between 22 May and 23 October 1966.
Jack Brabham won his third and final championship, driving a Brabham-Repco
Bruce McLaren (pictured during the 1966 Dutch Grand Prix) entered his own team and chassis.
John Surtees left the Ferrari team in disagreement with the management, which severely hampered his championship fight.
Jack Brabham started on pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix.