1971 British Grand Prix Classification Classification

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell - Ford | 68 | 1:31:31.5 | 2 |
| Ronnie Peterson | March - Ford | 68 | + 36.1 | 5 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus - Ford | 68 | + 50.5 | 4 |
| Henri Pescarolo | March - Ford | 67 | + 1 Lap | 17 |
| Rolf Stommelen | Surtees - Ford | 67 | + 1 Lap | 12 |
| John Surtees | Surtees - Ford | 67 | + 1 Lap | 18 |
| Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Matra | 66 | + 2 Laps | 15 |
| Howden Ganley | BRM | 66 | + 2 Laps | 11 |
| Jo Siffert | BRM | 66 | + 2 laps | 3 |
| François Cevert | Tyrrell - Ford | 65 | + 3 Laps | 10 |
| Nanni Galli | March - Ford | 65 | + 3 Laps | 21 |