Formula 1 1963 6 1963-08-04 1963-08-04 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/bk1h0l1748545200.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/42hu551748545181.jpg The 1963 German Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Nürburgring on 4 August 1963. It was race 6 of 10 in both the 1963 World Championship of Drivers and the 1963 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The 15-lap race was won by Ferrari driver John Surtees after he started from second position. Jim Clark finished second for the Lotus team and BRM driver Richie Ginther came in third. When Clark's engine went down to just 7 cylinders, Surtees was able to pass him easily to lead him home to take his first F1 victory. Richie Ginther completed the podium. 2246376