The 1971 German Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Nürburgring on 1 August 1971.

It was race 7 of 11 in both the 1971 World Championship of Drivers and the 1971 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.

Notable driver changes included Vic Elford replacing Pedro Rodríguez, who had been killed in a sports car race at Norisring the previous month.

Jackie Stewart took pole and dominated the race, while François Cevert finished second, making it a Tyrrell 1–2.

Cevert battled with and was stuck behind Clay Regazzoni for more than a quarter of the race; the Swiss driver finished 3rd.