Jackie Stewart and Ken Tyrrell dominated, taking six of the eleven races, whilst Ford-Cosworth monopolised the proceedings by powering every race winner. True constructors BRM and Ferrari have a fallow year.

In the wake of accidents to Hill and Rindt at Barcelona, flimsy high aerofoils are sensibly banned and rear wings bolted directly to the car become the standard.

In a season when grids were sparse, a welcome newcomer by the name of Frank Williams appeared in Formula 1 with an immacutely prepared Brabham for Piers Courage.

Jochen Rindt's long wait for a Grand Prix win finally came to an end when the Austrian took victory in the United States Grand Prix.

In what turned out to be a technical cul-de-sac, four-wheel-drive cars were tried, and having been found uncompetitive, were soon consigned to history.