1973 Austrian Grand Prix

1973 Austrian Grand Prix
The Österreichring (1969-76)
The Österreichring (1969-76)
Race details
Date 19 August 1973
Official name XI Memphis Großer Preis von Osterreich
Location Österreichring
Spielberg, Styria, Austria
Course Permanent racing facility
Course length 5.911 km (3.673 miles)
Distance 54 laps, 319.194 km (198.342 miles)
Pole position
Driver Lotus-Ford
Time 1:34.98
Fastest lap
Driver Brazil Carlos Pace Surtees-Ford
Time 1:37.29
Podium
First Lotus-Ford
Second Tyrrell-Ford
Third Surtees-Ford
Lap leaders

The 1973 Austrian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Österreichring on 19 August 1973. It was race 12 of 15 in both the 1973 World Championship of Drivers and the 1973 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.[1]

The 54-lap race was won by Swedish driver Ronnie Peterson, driving a Lotus-Ford, after he started from second position. Scotland's Jackie Stewart achieved his final podium finish, coming second in his Tyrrell-Ford, while Brazil's Carlos Pace achieved his first, coming third in a Surtees-Ford.

Niki Lauda was forced to miss his home race after breaking his wrist at the Nürburgring two weeks previously. BRM did not replace him for the event.

  1. ^ "1973 Austrian Grand Prix Entry list".