1970 British Grand Prix

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Date 18 July 1970		Course length 4.265 km (2.650 mi)

Official name XXIII RAC British Grand Prix Location Brands Hatch, Kent, England Course Permanent racing facility Distance 80 laps, 341.200 km (212.012 mi)

The 1970 British Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Brands Hatch on 18 July 1970. It was the seventh race of the 1970 Formula One season. This was the debut race of the future world champion Emerson Fittipaldi.

Jack Brabham held a substantial lead until his car ran out of fuel at the last bend and allowed Jochen Rindt to win the race.

Championship standings after the race

Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

References

1970 British Grand Prix Wikipedia

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