F1: The most successful drivers of the 70s - Formula 1

В years 70 la F1 it has become the most important motorsport among those contested at the circuit (previously, this honor went to the prototypes of global brands), and began to take on a more global dimension. That's why I five most successful riders this decade belongs to five different peoples (an event that has never been repeated in history) and three different continents.

The 1970-1979 championships, like the 60s, were characterized by great balance and the presence of many talents. There is no Italian in the standings: a little consolation comes from the US citizen. Mario Andretti, born in the Istrian municipality Motovunsky (today in Croatia, which at that time belonged to our country). Let's open together the "five" of this period, where you will find brief biographies and palm trees.

1st Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil)

Born December 12, 1946 in Sao Paulo (Brazil).

SEASONS 70s: 10 (1970-1979)

70s STABILES: 3 (Lotus, McLaren, Copersucar).

PALMARES In the 70s: 130 GP, 2 World Pilot Championships (1972, 1974), 14 wins, 6 pole positions, 6 best laps, 34 podiums.

SEASONS: 11 (1970-1980)

RESEARCH: 4 (Lotus, McLaren, Copersucar, Fittipaldi)

PALMARES: 144 GP, 2 World Drivers (1972, 1974), 14 wins, 6 pole positions, 6 best laps, 35 podiums.

2 ° Niki Lauda (Austria)

Born February 22, 1949 in Vienna (Austria).

SEASONS 70s: 9 (1971-1979)

TREES OF THE 70S: 4 (March, BRM, Ferrari, Brabham).

PALMARES In the 70s: 113 GP, 2 World Pilot Championships (1975, 1977), 17 wins, 24 pole positions, 16 best laps, 39 podiums.

SEASONS: 13 (1971-1979, 1982-1985)

SCADERS: 5 (March, BRM, Ferrari, Brabham, McLaren)

PALMARES: 171 GP, 3 World Drivers (1975, 1977, 1984), 25 wins, 24 pole positions, 24 best laps, 54 podiums.

3th place Jackie Stewart (Great Britain)

Born in Milton (UK) on June 11, 1939.

SEASONS 70s: 4 (1970-1973)

70'S TREES: 2 (March, Tirrell)

PALMARE In the 70s: 49 Grand Prix, 2 World Championships (1971, 1973), 16 wins, 15 pole positions, 8 best laps, 24 podiums.

SEASONS: 9 (1965-1973)

SCADERS: 4 (BRM, Matra, March, Tyrrell)

PALMARES: 99 Grand Prix played, 3 World Championships (1969, 1971, 1973), 27 wins, 17 pole positions, 15 best laps, 43 podiums.

4 ° Jody Scheckter (South Africa)

Born January 29, 1950 in East London (South Africa).

SEASONS 70s: 8 (1972-1979)

70s STABILES: 4 (McLaren, Tyrrell, Wolf, Ferrari).

PALMARES In the 70s: 99 GP, 1 World Championship (1979), 10 wins, 3 pole positions, 5 fast laps, 33 podiums.

SEASONS: 9 (1972-1980)

SCADERS: 4 (McLaren, Tyrrell, Wolf, Ferrari)

PALMARES: 112 GP, 1 World Championship (1979), 10 wins, 3 pole positions, 5 fast laps, 33 podiums.

XNUMXth Mario Andretti (USA)

Born February 28, 1940 in Motovun (Croatia).

70s SEASONS: 9 (1970-1972, 1974-1979)

RESEARCH IN the 70s: 4 (March, Ferrari, Parnelli, Lotus)

PALMARES In the 70s: 92 GP, 1 World Championship (1978), 12 wins, 16 pole positions, 10 fast laps, 18 podiums.

SEASONS: 14 (1968-1972, 1974-1982)

STUDY: 6 (Lotus, March, Ferrari, Parnelli, Alfa Romeo, Williams)

PALMARES: 128 GP, 1 World Championship (1978), 12 wins, 18 pole positions, 10 fast laps, 19 podiums.

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