1973 - British Grand Prix
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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 - British Grand Prix
Race Name - British Grand PrixDate - 7/14/1973Race Track - Silverstone CircuitNumber of Starting Cars - 29Laps Run - 67 Pole Winner Ronnie Peterson Average Race Speed - 212.051 kphLead Changes - 2 Leader(s) with 1 Lead ChangesLap Leader - Ronnie Peterson Race Number - 9Fin | St | Driver | Sponsor (Owner) | Chassis | Engine |
1 | 3 | Peter Revson | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
2 | 1 | Ronnie Peterson | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72E | Ford Cosworth DFV |
3 | 2 | Denny Hulme | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
4 | 11 | James Hunt | Hesketh Racing | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
5 | 7 | Franois Cevert | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 006 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
6 | 8 | Carlos Reutemann | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
7 | 10 | Clay Regazzoni | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
8 | 19 | Jacky Ickx | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312B3 | Ferrari 001/11 |
9 | 18 | Howden Ganley | Frank Williams Racing Cars | Iso Marlboro IR | Ford Cosworth DFV |
10 | 4 | Jackie Stewart | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 006 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
11 | 24 | Mike Beuttler | ClarkeMordauntGuthrieDurlacher | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
12 | 9 | Niki Lauda | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
13 | 21 | Rikky von Opel | Team Ensign | Ensign N173 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
14 | 13 | Wilson Fittipaldi | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
15 | 5 | Emerson Fittipaldi | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72E | Ford Cosworth DFV |
16 | 23 | John Watson | Ceramica Pagnossin Team MRD | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
17 | 27 | Graham Hill | Embassy Racing | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
18 | 29 | Chris Amon | Martini Racing Team | Tecno E731 | Tecno Series P |
19 | 6 | Jody Scheckter | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
20 | 12 | Mike Hailwood | Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees | Surtees TS14A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
21 | 14 | Jochen Mass | Team Surtees | Surtees TS14A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
22 | 15 | Carlos Pace | Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees | Surtees TS14A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
23 | 17 | JeanPierre Beltoise | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
24 | 20 | Andrea de Adamich | Ceramica Pagnossin Team MRD | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
25 | 22 | Roger Williamson | STP March Racing Team | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
26 | 25 | George Follmer | UOP Shadow Racing Team | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
27 | 26 | Jackie Oliver | UOP Shadow Racing Team | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
28 | 28 | Graham McRae | Frank Williams Racing Cars | Iso Marlboro IR | Ford Cosworth DFV |
29 | 16 | David Purley | LEC Refrigeration Racing | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |