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1974 - Texaco Grand Prix of Sweden

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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1974 - Texaco Grand Prix of Sweden

Race Name - Texaco Grand Prix of Sweden
Date - 6/9/1974
Race Track - Scandinavia Raceway
Number of Starting Cars - 26
Laps Run - 80
Pole Winner Patrick Depailler
Average Race Speed - 162.723 kph
Lead Changes - 2 Leader(s) with 1 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Jody Scheckter
Race Number - 7


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 2 Jody Scheckter Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 007 Ford Cosworth DFV
2 1 Patrick Depailler Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 007 Ford Cosworth DFV
3 6 James Hunt Hesketh Racing March 731 Ford Cosworth DFV
4 9 Emerson Fittipaldi Marlboro Team Texaco McLaren M23 Ford Cosworth DFV
5 8 JeanPierre Jarier UOP Shadow Racing Team Shadow DN3 Ford Cosworth DFV
6 15 Graham Hill Embassy Racing Lola T370 Ford Cosworth DFV
7 18 Guy Edwards Embassy Racing Lola T370 Ford Cosworth DFV
8 21 Tom Belso Frank Williams Racing Cars Williams FW01 Ford Cosworth DFV
9 20 Rikky von Opel Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT44 Ford Cosworth DFV
10 17 Vittorio Brambilla March Engineering March 741 Ford Cosworth DFV
11 14 John Watson Goldie Hexagon Racing Brabham BT42 Ford Cosworth DFV
12 26 Vern Schuppan Team Ensign Ensign N174 Ford Cosworth DFV
13 3 Niki Lauda Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312B3 Ferrari 001/11
14 16 Reine Wisell March Engineering March 741 Ford Cosworth DFV
15 12 Denny Hulme Marlboro Team Texaco McLaren M23 Ford Cosworth DFV
16 22 Jochen Mass Bang and Olufsen Team Surtees Surtees TS16 Ford Cosworth DFV
17 10 Carlos Reutemann Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT44 Ford Cosworth DFV
18 7 Jacky Ickx John Player Team Lotus Lotus 72E Ford Cosworth DFV
19 4 Clay Regazzoni Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312B3 Ferrari 001/11
20 24 Carlos Pace Bang and Olufsen Team Surtees Surtees TS16 Ford Cosworth DFV
21 5 Ronnie Peterson John Player Team Lotus Lotus 72E Ford Cosworth DFV
22 25 Leo Kinnunen AAW Racing Team Surtees TS16 Ford Cosworth DFV
23 11 Mike Hailwood Yardley Team McLaren McLaren M23 Ford Cosworth DFV
24 13 JeanPierre Beltoise Team Motul BRM BRM Stanley P201 BRM P142
25 23 Bertil Roos UOP Shadow Racing Team Shadow DN3 Ford Cosworth DFV
26 19 Henri Pescarolo Team Motul BRM BRM Stanley P201 BRM P142
27 27 Richard Robarts Frank Williams Racing Cars Williams FW02 Ford Cosworth DFV
28 28 Arturo Merzario Frank Williams Racing Cars Williams FW02 Ford Cosworth DFV