The 1997 Luxembourg Grand Prix (formally the Grosser Preis von Luxemburg 1997)[2] was a Formula One motor race held at the Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany on 28 September 1997.

Michael Schumacher, leading Villeneuve in the Drivers' Championship by one point, was fifth in his Ferrari, sharing the third row with David Coulthard in the second McLaren.

Ralf, Fisichella and Katayama all retired immediately, while Michael continued for two laps before pulling into the pits with suspension damage.

With Frentzen dropping back after banging wheels with Villeneuve and knocking off his ignition switch, and Berger cutting the first corner to avoid the aforementioned collision,[3] Barrichello and Alesi moved into fourth and fifth respectively, followed by Jan Magnussen in the second Stewart.

Both Stewarts also retired at around this time, Magnussen suffering a driveshaft failure and Barrichello's gearbox breaking, while Hill had stalled during his pit stop.