1975 Spanish Grand Prix
Half points, full tragedy: the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix at Montjuïc.
The 1975 Spanish Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Montjuïc Circuit on 27 April 1975. It was race 4 of 14 in both the 1975 World Championship of Drivers and the 1975 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.
Quick Facts
- Date
- May 4, 1975
- Circuit
- Jarama Circuit
- Winner
- Niki Lauda
- Car model
- Ferrari 312T
- Podium finishers
- Lauda
- Regazzoni
- Peterson
Lore & Background
The race was shortened to 29 of its scheduled 75 laps after a crash by Rolf Stommelen killed four people. Jochen Mass won his only Formula One race, driving a McLaren M23. Lella Lombardi became the first and only woman to score points in the World Championship, earning 0.5 points as the race was stopped before 60% completion.
Reader's Guide
The race was won by German driver Jochen Mass. Belgian driver Jacky Ickx finished second in a Lotus 72E. Argentine racer Carlos Reutemann was declared third in a Brabham BT44B after a penalty was given to Jean-Pierre Jarier.
Did You Know?
- This was the last win by a German driver until Michael Schumacher won the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix.
- This was future world champion Alan Jones' first Grand Prix start.
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