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1970-1979 F1 seasons articles archive
Lauda begins title defence with victory as Hunt shunts
1976 Brazilian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe memorable 1976 F1 season began 40 years ago today in Brazil. McLaren’s new signing James Hunt took pole position but couldn’t stop champion Niki Lauda.
Last-lap heartbreak costs home favourite Peterson victory in first Swedish GP
1973 Swedish Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe first ever Swedish Grand Prix, held on this day 40 years, almost had a fairytale finish. But hopes of a home win were dashed on the last lap.
40 years today: Mario Andretti’s first F1 win
Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMario Andretti won his first F1 race 40 years ago today at the 1971 South African Grand Prix.
Hunt crowned as Lauda withdraws from Fuji washout
1976 Japanese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1976 world championship-decider in the rain at Fuji was one of the most famous F1 races.
Hunt wins amid Fuji tragedy
1977 Japanese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onF1’s return to Fuji in 1977 saw a terrible crash which claimed the lives of two spectators. James Hunt won the race for McLaren.
Beltoise scores his only win – and BRM’s last – at Monaco
1972 Monaco Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1972 Monaco Grand Prix was in many ways a strange affair. It produced the debut victory for a man who would never win again and the circuit was in a state of flux.