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Formula 2 in the 1971 season. Full information

6th season of the Formula 2 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 4th April to 17th October in 1971, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of Formula 2!

Beginners of the season: Jean-Pierre Jarier , Niki Lauda , Carlos Pace , Wilson Fittipaldi , François Migault , Mike Beuttler , Carlos Ruesch

Participated in training: Alistair Walker , Carlos Ruesch , Brian Hart , John Watson , John Cannon , Niki Lauda , François Cevert , Wilson Fittipaldi , Silvio Moser , Vittorio Brambilla , Bob Wollek

List of races and tracks in the 1971 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1971 Jim Clark Trophy	François Cevert Tecno TF71, #19	Hockenheim	4th April 1971
1971 Jochen Rindt Trophy	Graham Hill Brabham BT36, #2	Thruxton	12th April 1971
1971 Eifelrennen	François Cevert Tecno TF71, #37	Nürburgring	2nd May 1971
1971 Jarama F2	Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 69, #2	Jarama	16th May 1971
1971 London Trophy	Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 69, #59	Crystal Palace	31st May 1971
1971 Rouen Grand Prix	Ronnie Peterson March 712M, #4	Rouen-les-Essarts	27th June 1971
1971 Mantorp Park F2	Ronnie Peterson March 712M, #1	Mantorp Park	8th August 1971
1971 Tulln F2	Ronnie Peterson March 712M, #8	Tulln-Langenlebarn	12th September 1971
1971 Albi Grand Prix	Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 69, #3	Albi Aerodrome	26th September 1971
1971 Rome Grand Prix	Ronnie Peterson March 712M, #1	Vallelunga	10th October 1971
1971 Vallelunga F2	Mike Beuttler March 712M, #21	Vallelunga	17th October 1971

Drivers championship 1971

Ronnie Peterson

Sweden

Champion

Points: 54 Wins: 4 Poles: 4

Carlos Reutemann

Argentina

2nd place

Points: 38 Wins: 0 Poles: 1

Dieter Quester

Austria

3rd place

Points: 31 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1971 season

Name	Points
Ronnie Peterson	54
Carlos Reutemann	38
Dieter Quester	31
Tim Schenken	29
François Cevert	22
Wilson Fittipaldi	16
Mike Beuttler	12
Jean-Pierre Jarier	10
Jean-Pierre Jaussaud	9
Niki Lauda	8
François Migault	7
Gerry Birrell	7
Derek Bell	6
Peter Westbury	5
John Watson	5
John Cannon	4
Carlos Ruesch	3
Vittorio Brambilla	2
Silvio Moser	2
Brian Hart	1
Helmut Marko	1
Bob Wollek	1
Carlos Pace	1
Alistair Walker	1