1971 Season

Jackie Stewart secured the Drivers’ Championship, driving for Tyrrell, while Tyrrell also claimed the Constructors’ Championship. The season comprised 11 races and featured six different race winners, including Mario Andretti, Jacky Ickx, Jo Siffert, Peter Gethin, and François Cevert, alongside Stewart.

Stewart’s campaign was marked by dominance, as he won six races (Spanish, Monaco, French, British, German, and Canadian Grands Prix) and started from pole position six times. He achieved seven podium finishes over the year. The points progression shows Stewart taking the championship lead after the second round and extending it rapidly. By the midpoint of the season, Stewart had built a substantial advantage, with his closest rival, Jacky Ickx, trailing by a significant margin. Stewart’s lead was unassailable by the final races, and he finished the season with 62 points, compared to 33 for runner-up Ronnie Peterson and 26 for François Cevert.

Tyrrell’s performance was also decisive in the Constructors’ standings, accumulating 73 points and seven wins, more than double the total of second-placed BRM. The season saw notable variety in race winners, with Peter Gethin’s victory at the Italian Grand Prix from 11th on the grid standing out.

The 1971 season is situated in the early 1970s era of Formula One, characterized by the prevalence of the Cosworth DFV engine and relatively stable regulations. Stewart’s and Tyrrell’s clear dominance defined the championship, with no significant late-season title battle.