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1965 Season Formula One
The 1965 Formula One season, which was the 19th season of FIA Formula One racing, featured the 16th World Championship of Drivers and the 8th International Cup for F1 Manufacturers. The two titles were contested concurrently over a ten-round series which commenced on 1 January and ended on 24 October.
Jim Clark's second championship included six wins interrupted only by non-starting at Monaco whilst he was away winning the Indianapolis 500. Jackie Stewart finished third in the championship in his debut season and Richie Ginther won his only, and Honda's first, Grand Prix in the final race.
Drivers' Champion:
Jim Clark
International Cup Champion:
Lotus-Climax
Previous Season: 1964 Season
Next Season: 1966 Season
Other Champions:
USAC National Championship: Mario Andretti
Tasman Series: Jim Clark
Australian Drivers' Championship: Bib Stillwell
Australian 1½ Litre Championship: Bib Stillwell
Australian Formula 2 Championship: Greg Cusack
| Grands Prix | Date | Winning Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 1965-01-01 | ||
| 1965-05-30 | ||
| 1965-06-13 | ||
| 1965-06-27 | ||
| 1965-07-10 | ||
| 1965-07-18 | ||
| 1965-08-01 | ||
| 1965-09-12 | ||
| 1965-10-03 | ||
| 1965-10-24 |
- The Austrian Grand Prix at the Zeltweg Airfield, originally supposed to be run between the German and Italian Grands Prix, was cancelled after safety complaints made by the teams and drivers about the roughness of the track.
1965 Season Formula One Non-championship Races
| Race Name | Date | Circuit | Winning driver | Winning Constructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| II Cape South Easter Trophy | 1965-01-09 | Killarney | Paul Hawkins | Brabham-Climax |
| I Race of Champions | 1965-03-13 | Brands Hatch | Mike Spence | Lotus-Climax |
| XIV Syracuse Grand Prix | 1965-04-04 | Syracuse | Jim Clark | Lotus-Climax |
| I Sunday Mirror Trophy | 1965-04-19 | Goodwood | Jim Clark | Lotus-Climax |
| XVII BRDC International Trophy | 1965-05-15 | Silverstone | Jackie Stewart | BRM |
| IV Mediterranean Grand Prix | 1965-09-15 | Pergusa | Jo Siffert | Brabham-BRM |
| VIII Rand Grand Prix | 1965-12-04 | Kyalami | Jack Brabham | Brabham-Climax |