1969 British Formula Three season

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1969 champion, Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi in 2020.JPG
1969 champion, Emerson Fittipaldi

The 1969 British Formula Three Championship (known as the 1969 Lombank British F3 Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the 19th season of the British Formula 3 season. Future two-time Formula One world champion Emerson Fittipaldi, driving the Lotus 59, won the championship by 8 points from Alan Rollinson. It was also the first season in Formula Three for James Hunt.

Contents

Race Calendar and Results

Championship Events

RoundCircuitDatePole PositionWinning DriverWinning Team
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mallory Park 9 March Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Alan Rollinson
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oulton Park 15 March Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Sports Motors (Manchester)
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Snetterton 23 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Alan Rollinson
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Snetterton 4 April Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Flag of Sweden.svg Reine Wisell Chevron Cars Ltd.
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mallory Park 7 April Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Alan Rollinson
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oulton Park 3 May Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Alan Rollinson
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mallory Park 4 MayFlag placeholder.svgN/A Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Alan Rollinson
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch 25 May Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Scott Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith JuppPM Racing Preparations
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch 15 June Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Scott Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard ScottRichard Scott
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mallory Park 13 July Flag of the United States.svg Roy Pike Flag of the United States.svg Roy Pike Team Lotus
11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch 3 August Flag of Japan.svg Tetsu Ikuzawa Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bev BondRace Cars International
12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mallory Park 10 August Flag of the United States.svg Roy Pike Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Jim Russell Racing Driver School
13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch 17 August Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wayne Mitchell Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Jim Russell Racing Driver School
14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch 14 September Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bev Bond Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Jim Russell Racing Driver School
15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mallory Park 28 September Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Jim Russell Racing Driver School
16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mallory Park 12 October Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Walker Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barrie MaskellBarrie Maskell
17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch 9 November Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Jim Russell Racing Driver School
Source: [1] [2]

Non-Championship Events

James Hunt driving the Brabham BT21 in the IX Guards International Trophy race at Brands Hatch. 1969 F3 Guards Trophy Brands Hatch James Hunt Brabham BT21.jpg
James Hunt driving the Brabham BT21 in the IX Guards International Trophy race at Brands Hatch.
EventCircuitDatePole PositionWinning DriverWinning Team
1969 Chris Moore Memorial Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Thruxton 16 MarchFlag placeholder.svgN/A Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Alan Rollinson
1969 Martini International Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Silverstone 17 May Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles LucasCharles Lucas Engineering
XVII Greater London Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Crystal Palace 26 June Flag of Sweden.svg Ronnie Peterson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Sports Motors (Manchester)
1969 Guards 4,000 Guineas Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mallory Park 29 June Flag of Japan.svg Tetsu Ikuzawa Flag of Japan.svg Tetsu Ikuzawa Michael Spence Ltd
I Plessey Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Silverstone 19 July Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Alan Rollinson
1969 Daily Express Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Crystal Palace 2 August Flag of Sweden.svg Reine Wisell Flag of Sweden.svg Reine Wisell Chevron Cars Ltd.
IX Guards International Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch 1 SeptemberFlag placeholder.svgN/A Flag of Sweden.svg Reine Wisell Chevron Cars Ltd.
1969 Reg Parnell Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Crystal Palace 13 September Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Lucas Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Jim Russell Racing Driver School
1969 Lincolnshire International Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cadwell Park 28 September Flag of New Zealand.svg Howden Ganley Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Sports Motors (Manchester)
1969 E.R. Hall Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brands Hatch 19 October Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Flag of Sweden.svg Reine Wisell Chevron Cars Ltd.
1969 W.D. and H.O. Wills Trophy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Thruxton 15 November Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Walker Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Jim Russell Racing Driver School
Source: [2]

Championship Standings

Championship winner Emerson Fittipaldi driving the Lotus 59 in the IX Guards International Trophy race at Brands Hatch. 1969 F3 Guards Trophy Brands Hatch Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 59.jpg
Championship winner Emerson Fittipaldi driving the Lotus 59 in the IX Guards International Trophy race at Brands Hatch.
PlaceDriverEntrantTotal
1 Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi Jim Russell Racing Driver School 57
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Rollinson Alan Rollinson 49
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bev BondRace Cars International39
4 Flag of the United States.svg Roy PikeRoy Pike38
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard ScottRichard Scott36
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Schenken Sports Motors (Manchester)33
7 Flag of Sweden.svg Reine Wisell Chevron Cars Ltd.27
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barrie MaskellBarrie Maskell26
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mo Nunn Team Lotus 23
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith JuppPM Racing Preparations18
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Walker Jim Russell Racing Driver School 14
12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter DealPeter Deal12
13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David ColeCar Consultants USA10
14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike WatkinsMike Watkins9
15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Hunt Motor Racing Enterprises8
Source: [3]

References

  1. ↑ The Fast Lane. "Formula 3 1969". Archived from the original on 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  2. 1 2 Racing Years. "1969 / Lombank British Formula 3". Archived from the original on 2025-05-27. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  3. ↑ Driver Database. "BRSCC/MCD Lombank - British Formula 3 1969". Archived from the original on 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
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