The 1969 German Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Nürburgring on 3 August 1969. It was race 7 of 11 in both the 1969 World Championship of Drivers and the 1969 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. Twelve Formula Two cars were also entered into the race, though they were not eligible to score points.
Bruce McLaren finished third driving the McLaren M7C.
Mario Andretti drove a Lotus 63 in the race, but retired on the first lap.
The 1969 Formula One season was the 23rd season of the FIA's Formula One motor racing. It featured the 20th World Championship of Drivers, the 12th International Cup for F1 Manufacturers and four non-championship races open to Formula One cars. The World Championship was contested over eleven races between 1 March and 19 October 1969.
Briton Jackie Stewart won the first of his three championships.
The McLaren M7C with early 1969 high-position wings attached, in the Donington Grand Prix Collection.
Jackie Stewart driving his Matra with the pre-ban wing design
Jackie Stewart during the Dutch Grand Prix, with his Matra adjusted to the new rules on wings.