1973 - Grand Prix of Belgium
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The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950. |
1973 - Grand Prix of Belgium
Race Name - Grand Prix of BelgiumDate - 5/20/1973Race Track - Circuit ZolderNumber of Starting Cars - 23Laps Run - 70 Pole Winner Ronnie Peterson Average Race Speed - 173.395 kphLead Changes - 4 Leader(s) with 3 Lead ChangesLap Leader - Jackie Stewart Race Number - 5Fin | St | Driver | Sponsor (Owner) | Chassis | Engine |
1 | 6 | Jackie Stewart | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 006 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
2 | 4 | Franois Cevert | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 006 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
3 | 9 | Emerson Fittipaldi | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72E | Ford Cosworth DFV |
4 | 18 | Andrea de Adamich | Ceramica Pagnossin Team MRD | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
5 | 14 | Niki Lauda | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
6 | 15 | Chris Amon | Martini Racing Team | Tecno PA123B | Tecno Series P |
7 | 2 | Denny Hulme | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
8 | 8 | Carlos Pace | Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees | Surtees TS14A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
9 | 23 | Graham Hill | Embassy Racing | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
10 | 12 | Clay Regazzoni | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
11 | 20 | Mike Beuttler | ClarkeMordauntGuthrieDurlacher | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
12 | 16 | JeanPierre Jarier | STP March Racing Team | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
13 | 5 | JeanPierre Beltoise | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
14 | 19 | Wilson Fittipaldi | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
15 | 1 | Ronnie Peterson | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72E | Ford Cosworth DFV |
16 | 10 | Peter Revson | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
17 | 21 | Howden Ganley | Frank Williams Racing Cars | Iso Marlboro IR | Ford Cosworth DFV |
18 | 7 | Carlos Reutemann | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
19 | 11 | George Follmer | UOP Shadow Racing Team | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
20 | 22 | Jackie Oliver | UOP Shadow Racing Team | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
21 | 3 | Jacky Ickx | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312B3 | Ferrari 001/11 |
22 | 17 | Nanni Galli | Frank Williams Racing Cars | Iso Marlboro IR | Ford Cosworth DFV |
23 | 13 | Mike Hailwood | Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees | Surtees TS14A | Ford Cosworth DFV |