Austrian Grand Prix

Round 12 · Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria

1973-08-19

Winner: Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus)

Ronnie Peterson

Team Lotus

Jackie Stewart

Tyrrell · +9.010

Carlos Pace

Surtees · +46.640

Who won the 1973 Austrian Grand Prix?

The 1973 Austrian Grand Prix was won by Ronnie Peterson driving for Team Lotus, starting from 2nd on the grid. Jackie Stewart finished second, +9.010 behind, with Carlos Pace completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 13 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 12 of the 1973 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. Gijs van Lennep was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P23 to finish P9.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Ronnie Peterson	Team Lotus	2	▲1	1:28:48.780	Finished	9
2	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	7	▲5	+9.010	Finished	6
3	Carlos Pace	Surtees	8	▲5	+46.640	Finished	4
4	Carlos Reutemann	Brabham	5	▲1	+47.910	Finished	3
5	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	BRM	13	▲8	+1:21.300	Finished	2
6	Clay Regazzoni	BRM	14	▲8	+1:38.400	Finished	1
7	Arturo Merzario	Ferrari	6	▼1	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Denny Hulme	McLaren	3	▼5	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Gijs van Lennep	Iso Marlboro	23	▲14	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Mike Hailwood	Surtees	15	▲5	—	+5 Laps	0
R	Emerson Fittipaldi	Team Lotus	1	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Howden Ganley	Iso Marlboro	21	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Jean-Pierre Jarier	March	12	—	—	Engine	0
R	Rikky von Opel	Ensign	19	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Wilson Fittipaldi	Brabham	16	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Graham Hill	Shadow	22	—	—	Suspension	0
R	George Follmer	Shadow	20	—	—	Differential	0
R	Rolf Stommelen	Brabham	17	—	—	Wheel	0
R	Jackie Oliver	Shadow	18	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	François Cevert	Tyrrell	10	—	—	Suspension	0
R	James Hunt	March	9	—	—	Injection	0
R	Peter Revson	McLaren	4	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Mike Beuttler	March	11	—	—	Collision	0

1973 Austrian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1973 Austrian Grand Prix?+

Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus) won the 1973 Austrian Grand Prix on 1973-08-19 at Red Bull Ring.

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

P1: Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus). P2: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell), +9.010 behind. P3: Carlos Pace (Surtees), +46.640 behind.

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

Emerson Fittipaldi took pole position for the 1973 Austrian Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1973 Austrian Grand Prix?+

Team Lotus won the 1973 Austrian Grand Prix with Ronnie Peterson taking victory.