The 1966 German Grand Prix was a mixed Formula One and Formula Two motor race held at the Nürburgring Nordschleife on August 7, 1966. It was the sixth round of the 1966 World Championship. It was the 28th German Grand Prix and the 22nd to be held at the Nordschleife. It was held over 15 laps of the 22 kilometre circuit for a race distance 342 kilometres. The race also saw the death of British driver John Taylor after a collision with Jacky Ickx. Brabham had collected 39 points, more than double his nearest rival, BRM driver Graham Hill.