John Surtees snatched the title at the last gasp in a three-way showdown at the final race in Mexico. His rivals Jim Clark and Graham Hill hit trouble, and the ex-motor-cycle racer became the only man to win World Championships on both two and for wheels.

Dan Gurney took a fine victory in the French Grand Prix to bring the Brabham marque its maiden Grand Prix victory.

Honda participate in Formula 1 racing for the first time when they unveil the transverse-engined RA271 at German GP.