1974 British Grand Prix
1974 British Grand Prix: Scheckter wins for Tyrrell at Brands Hatch.
The 1974 British Grand Prix (formally the John Player Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held at Brands Hatch on 20 July 1974. It was race 10 of 15 in both the 1974 World Championship of Drivers and the 1974 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.
Quick Facts
- Date
- July 20, 1974
- Circuit
- Brands Hatch (Grand Prix Circuit)
- Winner
- Emerson Fittipaldi
- Car model
- McLaren M23
- Team
- McLaren
- Engine
- Cosworth DFV V8
- Championship context
- Round 10 of the 1974 FIA Formula One World Championship
Lore & Background
The 75-lap race was won by Jody Scheckter, driving a Tyrrell-Ford, with Emerson Fittipaldi second in a McLaren-Ford and Jacky Ickx third in a Lotus-Ford. Niki Lauda completed just 73 laps but was allowed an extra lap after the team protested his exit from the pit lane was blocked after a late wheel change. He initially classified ninth, but was awarded fifth place after appeal.
Reader's Guide
Qualifying positions with a pink background indicate drivers that failed to qualify.
Did You Know?
- This was the Formula One World Championship debut for British driver Mike Wilds, New Zealand driver John Nicholson and Italian driver Lella Lombardi - the second woman to enter in Formula One.
- This was the final F1 race for 1971 Italian GP winner Peter Gethin.
- This was the 50th Grand Prix start for a South African driver.
- This was the Formula One World Championship debut for British constructor Lyncar and Japanese constructor Maki.
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