Formula 1 already has entered his sixth decade, Which has been most significant? , How to determine it? …
Diverse useful indications exist. Several champions of the world in an exit grill are a good test of talent and experience.

Hill, sometimes underestimated

One season with six victorious marks is perhaps more competitive than just by three. If a constructor is able to raise itself with consecutive titles, is probable that their pilots have enjoyed a significant technical superiority on their rivals.
Evaluating man and machine, it is possible to demonstrate that pilot really had to fight to gain races and titles, the good thing that they were his rivals, and its car compared with theirs. And to solve that decade was hardest of all.

DECADE OF THE '60

Clark and his unforgettable Lotus

Seven different champions of the world - perhaps no able one to overcome consecutive titles, was the competition level. And six different constructors champions - only one, Brabham (1966-1967), able to win twice followed.
The introduction of the Formula 1,5 liters in 1961 was unpopular at the time, but it demonstrated itself very inspired - a seated time by 1962-. Jim Clark and Lotus versus Graham Hill and BRM was the subject of the time. This last pair often is underestimated, but in no year like in 1963, BRM, like equipment of two cars, it without a doubt took to advantage on Lotus, while Hill tapeworm more “natural” talent del that often it is granted to him.
Said this, Clark was the talent of the period, perhaps for all time. A percentage of 70% of victories in 1963 still supposes a record.

Moss, the second behind Clark

But as soon as we are investigating in the surface, John Surtees was very fast and with bad fleas; the three times champion Brabham Jack he could handle the calculation rule as well as the steering wheel; the victories of Stirling Moss in the GP of Monaco and Nurburgring of 1961 are examples of pilotage ability marking the difference.
The ascent of Jackie Stewart, Jacky Ickx and Jochen Rindt added pepper to second half of the decade, just as the second great commotion - the introduction of the Formula 3 liters in 1966.
During the 60 ', sometimes, it could have four or five world-wide champions in the same grill, adding of 10 to 14 titles among them.
The unique dark side is that the security of the pilots was not at the indispensable level, and the 60 ', sadly, were the most dangerous years of the history of the F1, as well as most competitive.

THE BEST PILOTS

1. Jim Clark
2. Stirling Moss
3. Graham Hill
4. John Surtees
5. Brabham jack
6. Jackie Stewart

THE BEST CARS

1. Cooper T53 Climax (1960)
2. Ferrari 156 (1961)
3. BRM P57 (1962)
4. Lotus 25 Climax (1963)
5. BRM P261 (1965)
6. Matra MS80 Ford Cosworth (1969)