1974 Italian Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Previous race
At the Österreichring, Reutemann won from pole after Lauda dropped back with a misfiring engine and eventually retired. Hulme finished second — his last podium of his Formula One career — Hunt third. Regazzoni ran as high as second but suffered a slow puncture and pitted twice, recovering to fifth. Fittipaldi’s engine blew up while running third, costing him valuable points.
Between-race developments
David Hobbs completes his stint at McLaren after Germany and Austria. Jochen Mass moves up from Surtees to take over the second McLaren for the remainder of the season.
Milestones
This weekend marks Lotus’s 100th podium finish in Formula One.
Qualifying
Lauda takes pole position, with the Brabhams of Reutemann and Carlos Pace filling the second and third grid slots.
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Last 5 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 23 Jun | 🇳🇱 Dutch Grand Prix | Lauda | Lauda | Regazzoni | Fittipaldi |
| 9 | 7 Jul | 🇫🇷 French Grand Prix | Lauda | Peterson | Lauda | Regazzoni |
| 10 | 20 Jul | 🇬🇧 British Grand Prix | Lauda | Scheckter | Fittipaldi | Ickx |
| 11 | 4 Aug | 🇩🇪 German Grand Prix | Lauda | Regazzoni | Scheckter | Reutemann |
| 12 | 18 Aug | 🇦🇹 Austrian Grand Prix | Lauda | Reutemann | Hulme | Hunt |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 46 | 1 |
| 2 | Jody Scheckter | Tyrrell | 41 | 2 |
| 3 | Niki Lauda | Ferrari | 38 | 2 |
| 4 | Emerson Fittipaldi | McLaren | 37 | 2 |
| 5 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | 23 | 2 |
| 6 | Ronnie Peterson | Team Lotus | 22 | 2 |
| 7 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | 18 | 1 |
| 8 | Jacky Ickx | Team Lotus | 12 | 0 |
| 9 | Mike Hailwood | McLaren | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | Patrick Depailler | Tyrrell | 11 | 0 |
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari | 59 | 3 |
| 2 | McLaren | 55 | 3 |
| 3 | Tyrrell | 45 | 2 |
| 4 | Team Lotus | 29 | 2 |
| 5 | Brabham | 24 | 2 |