While Clark and Lotus struggled with teething issues, a different battle was raging within the Brabham team. Jack Brabham, the wily veteran and team owner, was fighting his own teammate, Denny Hulme.
The 1967 season consisted of 11 Grands Prix, held across Europe and North America. The championship was won by Denny Hulme, driving for the Lotus team. 1967 formula 1 season
It was the year the tortoise beat the hare, and the year the fastest car on the grid didn't win the prize. While Clark and Lotus struggled with teething issues,
The 1967 season marked a significant shift in the balance of power in F1, with Lotus and Ford Cosworth emerging as dominant forces. It also marked the beginning of a new era for the sport, with new technologies and innovations set to shape the future of Formula 1. The championship was won by Denny Hulme, driving
Then, disaster. The Lotus, leading the race, ran out of fuel. Clark coasted to a halt, his championship hopes draining away onto the tarmac. He was heartbroken. He had been the fastest man all year, but the machine had betrayed him.