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1973 - Grand Prix of Brazil

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.

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FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1973 - Grand Prix of Brazil

Race Name - Grand Prix of Brazil
Date - 2/11/1973
Race Track - Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace
Number of Starting Cars - 20
Laps Run - 40
Pole Winner Ronnie Peterson
Average Race Speed - 183.839 kph
Lead Changes - 2 Leader(s) with 1 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Emerson Fittipaldi
Race Number - 2


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 2 Emerson Fittipaldi John Player Team Lotus Lotus 72D Ford Cosworth DFV
2 8 Jackie Stewart Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 005 Ford Cosworth DFV
3 5 Denny Hulme Yardley Team McLaren McLaren M19C Ford Cosworth DFV
4 17 Arturo Merzario Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312B2 Ferrari 001/11
5 3 Jacky Ickx Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312B2 Ferrari 001/11
6 4 Clay Regazzoni MarlboroBRM BRM P160D BRM P142
7 14 Howden Ganley Frank Williams Racing Cars Iso Marlboro FX3B Ford Cosworth DFV
8 13 Niki Lauda MarlboroBRM BRM P160C BRM P142
9 18 Nanni Galli Frank Williams Racing Cars Iso Marlboro FX3B Ford Cosworth DFV
10 9 Franois Cevert Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 006 Ford Cosworth DFV
11 7 Carlos Reutemann Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT37 Ford Cosworth DFV
12 20 Luiz Bueno Team Surtees Surtees TS9B Ford Cosworth DFV
13 10 JeanPierre Beltoise MarlboroBRM BRM P160D BRM P142
14 19 Mike Beuttler ClarkeMordauntGuthrieDurlacher March 721G Ford Cosworth DFV
15 6 Carlos Pace Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees Surtees TS14A Ford Cosworth DFV
16 14 Mike Hailwood Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees Surtees TS14A Ford Cosworth DFV
17 15 JeanPierre Jarier STP March Racing Team March 721G Ford Cosworth DFV
18 1 Ronnie Peterson John Player Team Lotus Lotus 72D Ford Cosworth DFV
19 11 Wilson Fittipaldi Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT37 Ford Cosworth DFV
20 12 Peter Revson Yardley Team McLaren McLaren M19A Ford Cosworth DFV