Brazilian Grand Prix

Round 2 · Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo, Brazil

1973-02-11

Winner: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus)

Emerson Fittipaldi

Team Lotus

Jackie Stewart

Tyrrell · +13.500

Denny Hulme

McLaren · +1:46.400

Who won the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix?

The 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix was won by Emerson Fittipaldi driving for Team Lotus, starting from 2nd on the grid. Jackie Stewart finished second, +13.500 behind, with Denny Hulme completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 8 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 2 of the 1973 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil. Arturo Merzario was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P17 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Emerson Fittipaldi	Team Lotus	2	▲1	1:43:55.600	Finished	9
2	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	8	▲6	+13.500	Finished	6
3	Denny Hulme	McLaren	5	▲2	+1:46.400	Finished	4
4	Arturo Merzario	Ferrari	17	▲13	—	+1 Lap	3
5	Jacky Ickx	Ferrari	3	▼2	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Clay Regazzoni	BRM	4	▼2	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Howden Ganley	Iso Marlboro	14	▲7	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Niki Lauda	BRM	13	▲5	—	+2 Laps	0
9	Nanni Galli	Iso Marlboro	18	▲9	—	+2 Laps	0
10	François Cevert	Tyrrell	9	▼1	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Carlos Reutemann	Brabham	7	▼4	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Luiz Bueno	Surtees	20	▲8	—	+4 Laps	0
R	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	BRM	10	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Mike Beuttler	March	19	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Carlos Pace	Surtees	6	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Mike Hailwood	Surtees	14	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Jean-Pierre Jarier	March	15	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Ronnie Peterson	Team Lotus	1	—	—	Wheel	0
R	Wilson Fittipaldi	Brabham	11	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Peter Revson	McLaren	12	—	—	Gearbox	0

1973 Brazilian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus) won the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix on 1973-02-11 at Autódromo José Carlos Pace.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

P1: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus). P2: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell), +13.500 behind. P3: Denny Hulme (McLaren), +1:46.400 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Ronnie Peterson took pole position for the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Team Lotus won the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix with Emerson Fittipaldi taking victory.