1973 - United States Grand Prix
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 - United States Grand Prix
Race Name - United States Grand PrixDate - 10/7/1973Race Track - Watkins Glen InternationalNumber of Starting Cars - 25Laps Run - 59 Pole Winner Ronnie Peterson Average Race Speed - 189.999 kphLead Changes - 1 Leader(s) with 0 Lead ChangesLap Leader - Ronnie Peterson Race Number - 15Fin | St | Driver | Sponsor (Owner) | Chassis | Engine |
1 | 1 | Ronnie Peterson | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72E | Ford Cosworth DFV |
2 | 4 | James Hunt | Hesketh Racing | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
3 | 2 | Carlos Reutemann | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
4 | 8 | Denny Hulme | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
5 | 7 | Peter Revson | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
6 | 3 | Emerson Fittipaldi | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72E | Ford Cosworth DFV |
7 | 23 | Jacky Ickx | Frank Williams Racing Cars | Iso Marlboro IR | Ford Cosworth DFV |
8 | 15 | Clay Regazzoni | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
9 | 14 | JeanPierre Beltoise | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
10 | 26 | Mike Beuttler | ClarkeMordauntGuthrieDurlacher | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
11 | 17 | JeanPierre Jarier | STP March Racing Team | March 731 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
12 | 19 | Howden Ganley | Frank Williams Racing Cars | Iso Marlboro IR | Ford Cosworth DFV |
13 | 18 | Graham Hill | Embassy Racing | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
14 | 20 | George Follmer | UOP Shadow Racing Team | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
15 | 22 | Jackie Oliver | UOP Shadow Racing Team | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
16 | 11 | Arturo Merzario | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312B3 | Ferrari 001/11 |
17 | 25 | Wilson Fittipaldi | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
18 | 10 | Jody Scheckter | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
19 | 16 | Jochen Mass | Team Surtees | Surtees TS14A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
20 | 21 | Niki Lauda | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160E | BRM P142 |
21 | 6 | Mike Hailwood | Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees | Surtees TS14A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
22 | 9 | Carlos Pace | Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees | Surtees TS14A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
23 | 24 | John Watson | Ceramica Pagnossin Team MRD | Brabham BT42 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
24 | 13 | Brian Redman | UOP Shadow Racing Team | Shadow DN1 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
25 | 27 | Rikky von Opel | Team Ensign | Ensign N173 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
26 | 5 | Jackie Stewart | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 006 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
27 | 12 | Chris Amon | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 005 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
28 | 28 | Franois Cevert | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 006 | Ford Cosworth DFV |