1973 Belgian Grand Prix
Jackie Stewart wins; track resurfaced after driver inspection.
The 1973 Belgian Grand Prix, round five of the 1973 World Championship of Drivers and International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers, was held at Zolder on 20 May 1973. Jackie Stewart won driving a Tyrrell 006. The entire track was resurfaced a week before the race after drivers including Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi and François Cevert inspected it and found it breaking up. Future world champion Niki Lauda scored his first career points with fifth place. This race ended the practice of teams changing numbers from race to race.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Belgium
- Grand prix
- Belgian
- Official name
- XXXI GROTE PRIJS VAN BELGIE
- Date
- 20 May
- Location
- Circuit Zolder; Heusden-Zolder, Limburg, Belgium
- Course
- Grand Prix Circuit
- Distance laps
- 70
- Distance (mi)
- 183.540
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