GREATEST RACES #14: Jackie Stewart defies the weather to win at the Nurburgring in horrendous conditions – 1968 German Grand Prix
Rain, low cloud and fog was just the start of it at the Nurburgring in 1968, as Jackie Stewart drove a wet weather masterclass to win the German Grand Prix amidst a backdrop of tragedy.
To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.
At No. 14, Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at the German Grand Prix of 1968, which to many remains three-time World Champion Jackie Stewart's best race...
This was the race that should never have happened. From today’s safety conscious viewpoint it’s almost impossible to imagine that it actually did. And at the old Nurburgring, of all places.
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