Starting grid
9th pole position for Jochen RINDT
52th pole position for Lotus as constructor
31th pole position for Ford Cosworth as engine builder
Average : 181.061 km/h
R. Stommelen (10th) did not start following an accident during practice.
A. De Adamich (19th) did not start following a fuel leak.
B. Redman (25th) did not start due to hub problems.