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The 1968 Belgian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit on 9 June 1968. It was race 4 of 12 in 1968 Formula One season.
The race was won by McLaren driver Bruce McLaren after he started from sixth position. Pedro Rodríguez finished second for the BRM team and Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx came in third.
On the seventh lap Brian Redman went off the circuit when his suspension failed and he crashed into and over a concrete barrier and into a parked car. His Cooper caught fire but Redman escaped with a severely broken right arm and a few minor burns.
| Offical Name XXVIII Grand Prix de Belgique |
| Date 1968-06-09 |
| Circuit |
| Course Length km \ miles |
| Distance 28 laps, km \ miles |
Podium
| Pos. | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
Pole Position
| Driver | Consturctor | Time |
|---|---|---|
Fastest Lap
| Driver | Constructor | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|
This race saw...
- Driver
- 4th and last win for
- 10th front row for
- 1st front row for
- 1st podium for
- 10th fastest lap for
- first championship points for
- Team
- 1st win for
- 50th podium for
- 2nd and last fastest lap for
- 100th Grand Prix for
- Engine
- 8th win for Ford Cosworth
Data
- Weather: Overcast
- Attendance:
- Entries: 18
- Qualified: 18
- Classified: 8
Post-race Drivers' Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | |
| 2 | 10 | |
| 3 | 9 | |
| 3 | 9 | |
| 5 | 6 | |
| 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 6 | |
| 8 | 5 | |
| 9 | 4 | |
| 9 | 4 | |
| 9 | 4 | |
| 12 | 3 | |
| 12 | 3 | |
| 14 | 3 | |
| 15 | 2 |
Post-race Constructors' Standings
| Pos. | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | |
| 2 | 17 | |
| 3 | 12 | |
| 4 | 9 | |
| 5 | 7 | |
| 6 | 6 | |
| 7 | 4 | |
| 8 | 2 |
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