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03/05/2021 10:29 am
The 1974 Formula One Season
Emerson, Fittipaldi, Monaco G.P. 1974
Clay Regazzoni at German Grand Prix, 1974.
The 1974 Formula One season was the 28th season of FIA Formula One motor racing with 15 races.
Defending champion Jackie Stewart did not drive in 1974, having announced his retirement at the end of the previous season.
Emerson Fittipaldi and Clay Regazzoni went into the last race of the World Championship level on points, but Regazzoni dropped down the field with handling problems, so Fittipaldi's fourth place gave him the championship. This was also the first title for McLaren and the first of many titles for a team sponsored by the Marlboro cigarette brand.
The World Championship of Drivers was won by Emerson Fittipaldi, driving for McLaren, and the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers by McLaren.
Emerson Fittipaldi, Marleboro McLaren Ford M23, World Champion, models by Minichamps and Altaya
Emerson Fittipaldi took 3 races and Denny Hulme one in the McLaren M23. Carlos Reutemann took 3 for Brabham, Ronnie Peterson 2 for Lotus, Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni took one each in the Ferrari 312B3 and Jody Scheckter to the British Grand Prix for Tyrrell.
Denny Hulme, Marlboro McLaren Ford M23, Brazilian Grand Prix, by Altaya
Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312B3-74, IXO Ferrari Collection.
Carlos Reutemann BRABHAM BT44 - Formula 1 Collection and Spark
Graham Hill, Lola Embassy Hill T370 Sweden GP by Spark
Bertil Roos, Shadow DN3 No.16 Swedish GP, by Spark
François Migault Brm P201 Dutch GP by Spark
Others
03/05/2021 11:16 am
The Fittipaldi car with the engine detail by Minichamps is certainly the one to have!
Topic starter
16/05/2021 10:41 am
The 1975 Formula One Season
The 1975 Formula One season was the 29th season of FIA Formula One motor racing with 14 races.
Niki Lauda
After a strong finish to the 1974 season, many observers felt the Brabham team were favourites to win the 1975 title. The year started well, with an emotional first win for Carlos Pace at the Interlagos circuit in his native São Paulo. However, over the season tyre wear frequently slowed the cars, and the initial promise was not maintained.
Niki Lauda often referred to 1975 as "the unbelievable year". In his second year with Ferrari, the team provided him with the Ferrari 312T – a car that was technically far superior to any of the competition. He won his first world title with five wins and a huge margin over second place in the championship.
American Mark Donohue died in August, two days after a practice run crash for the Austrian Grand Prix. After the season in late November, an Embassy Hill airplane crashed in Englandand all six aboard were killed, including team owner Graham Hill and driver Tony Brise.
Following Graham Hill's death in the plane crash, this season marks the final time a 1950s debutant participated in Formula One.
The World Championship of Drivers was won by Niki Lauda, driving for Ferrari, and the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers by Ferrari.
Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312 T, by Quartzo
Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312 T, Monaco G.P., by Looksmart.
Carlos Pace, Brabham BT44B, by Altaya
Carlos Pace, Brabham BT44B, Winner in Brazil by Minichamps
Mark Donohue, March 751, by Minichamps
Carlos Reutemann, Brabham BT44B, German Grand Prix
Jackie Ickx, Lotus 72E, Belgium Grand Prix by Quartzo
Alan Jones, Hesketh 308B, Monaco G.P. , F1 Collection.
Vittorio Brambilla, March 751, Austrian Grand Prix, F1 Collection
Other Participants.
Topic starter
16/05/2021 4:19 pm
Addition to the 1975 Formula 1 Information.
I missed adding the following.
Niki Lauda took 5 wins with the Ferrari with Clay Ragazzoni winning one. Emerson Fittipaldi won two races for McLaren and Carlos Pace, Jody Scheckter, James Hunt and Vittorio Brambilla took one win each.
Clay Ragazzoni, Ferrari 312B3, Formula 1 Collection.
Jody Scheckter, Tyrrell 008, by Minichamps.
Other Tyrrell drivers in 1975. Models by Minichamps.
Jochen Mass, McLaren M23. by Minichamps.
Paul Rouffa and Paul Rouffa reacted
16/05/2021 7:46 pm
@david-greenHere is the Fujimi 1975 312T, with a very important autograph. The markings look identical to the championship-clinching 3rd place Monza car, but the box is not marked as such.
Topic starter
16/05/2021 8:16 pm
Thats a very desirable piece Harv. Signature is great to have. Thanks for sharing.
Topic starter
05/06/2021 4:22 pm
The 1976 Formula One Season
The 1976 Formula One season was the 30th season of FIA Formula One motor racing with 16 races.
In an extraordinarily political and dramatic season, the World Championship went to McLaren driver James Hunt by one point from Ferrari's defending champion Niki Lauda, although Ferrari took the International Cup for Formula 1 Manufacturers.
Lauda had a massive crash in West Germany and appeared likely to die from his injuries. Miraculously, Lauda returned to finish fourth in Italy.
The 2013 film Rush is based on this season, focusing on the rivalry and friendship between James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
The World Championship of Drivers was won by James Hunt, driving for McLaren, and the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers by Ferrari.
James Hunt to 6 wins for McLaren while Niki Lauda took 5 wins with the Ferrari with Clay Ragazzoni winning one. Jody Scheckter, John Watson, Ronnie Peterson and Mario Andretti took one race each.
James HUNT, World Champion 1976 50th Anniversary, McLaren Ford M23D, Spark 1:43
James HUNT, McLaren Ford M23D, Formula 1 Collection
Niki Lauda, Ferrari 512 T2, IXO Fabbri F1 Collection
Clay Ragazzoni, Ferrari 312 T2, Belgium Grand Prix, Quartzo.
Ronnie Peterson, March 761, South African Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix, Minichamps
Ronnie Peterson, March 761, F1 Collection
Jody Scheckter, Terrell P34, F1 Collection.
John Watson, Penske PC4,F1 Collection
Mario Andretti, Lotus 77, Belgium Grand Prix, Spark
Others
J. Mass, McLaren M23, Minichamps
Carlos Reutemann, BT45 1976 , Formula 1 Magazine Collection
P. DePailler, Tyrrell P34, Minichamps
Lafitte, Legier JS5, Spark
Hans Stuck, March 761, German Grand Prix, Minichamps
Jack Nelleman, Brabham BT44B, Spark
Masami Kuwashima #21 Williams FW05, Spark
A.P. Rossi, Tyrrell 007, Spark
Harv Goranson and Harv Goranson reacted
06/06/2021 9:07 am
I also have Minichamps 530 764391, Hunt's 3rd place car from the Japan GP. This one clinched the championship for Hunt. If I can find mine this week I'll take a pic and post it.
David Green and David Green reacted
07/06/2021 10:03 am
What a year. Rush was a tremendous movie and made special by Niki’s speech and appearance at the end. I had completely forgotten Ronnie Peterson won Monza in a March.
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Topic starter
22/07/2021 10:40 am
The 1977 Formula One Season
The 1977 Formula One season was the 31st season of FIA Formula One motor racing with 17 races.
Niki Lauda won his second championship, despite Mario Andretti winning more races. Jody Scheckter's Wolf won first time out, Shadow took their only victory, and Gunnar Nilsson achieved the only win of a career ended by cancer. Renault entered Grand Prix racing with a turbocharged car which was initially not very successful. The German ATS team took over the Penske cars and the South African Grand Prix was the last race a BRM ever qualified to start. Lauda departed Ferrari even before the season ended, so did not complete the season, having already sealed the title thanks to his consistent form. Ferrari won its third consecutive Constructors' title with new driver Carlos Reutemann having a solid season.
Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T2, La Storia Collection.
The World Championship of Drivers was won by Niki Lauda, driving for Ferrari, and the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers by Ferrari.
Niki Lauda and James Hunt.
Mario Andretti took 4 wins in the Lotus 78 with Niki Lauda taking 3 in the Ferrari 312T2B. Carlos Reutemann took another win for Ferrari as did Gunnar Nilsson for Lotus. Jody Scheckter in the Wolf took 3 wins as did James Hunt in the McLaren. Alan Jones won the Austrian Grand Prix for Shadow and Jaques Laffite in the Ligier-Matra took the Swedish G.P.
Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T2,SALVAT Formula 1- The Car Collection
Jody Scheckter, Wolf WR1, SALVAT Formula 1-The Car Collection
Gilles Villeneuve, McLaren M23, British Grand Prix, Minichamps and then SALVAT Formula 1-The Car Collection
Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari 312T2, Twin Chrono, then SALVAT Formula 1- The Car Collection
Carlos Reutemann, Ferrari 312T2, Ferrari Collection.
Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Renault RS01, British Grand Prix, Quartzo
Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Renault RS01 , SALVAT Formula 1- The Car Collection
Alan Jones, Shadow DN8, SALVAT Formula 1-The Car Collection
Gunnar Nileson, Lotus 78, SALVAT Formula 1-The Car Collection
K.Takahashi, Tyrrell 007, Japanese G.P., Spark
Hans Hayer, Penske PC4, SALVAT Formula 1-The Car Collection
Jean Pierre Jarier, ATS PC4, SALVAT Formula 1-The Car Collection
Jacques LaFitte, Legier JS7, Swedish Grand Prix, Spark
Riccardo Patrese, Shadow DN8, SALVAT Formula 1-The Car Collection
R. Zorzi, Shadow DN8, Long Beach G.P., Spark
Vern Schuppan, Surtees TS19, Spark.
H. Pescarolo, March 701, South African G.P. Quartzo
A. Ribeiro, March 761B, Minichamps.
The season was also marred by one of the most horrific accidents in Formula One history. During the South African GP on 5 March, Tom Pryce was unable to avoid hitting 19-year-old race marshall Frederik Jansen van Vuuren, who had tried to cross the track. The latter was killed in the collision, and his fire extinguisher struck and killed Pryce, whose car proceeded to the end of the straight where it collided with Jacques Laffite's Ligier. There was further tragedy as Carlos Pace lost his life in an aviation accident only a couple of weeks after Pryce's accident.
22/07/2021 11:11 am
@david-green Another great write-up David. Recently GP Replicas issued this Ferrari 312 T2, which looks quite close to Lauda's 4th place US GP car, where he clinched the championship.
I have a signed three-car Lotus set from Truescale which includes Andretti's 1977 Lotus 78.
Topic starter
22/07/2021 2:05 pm
I had not included with the 1977 model year the 6 wheeled Tyrrell P34 which continued to race that year with Ronnie Peterson and Patrick Depailler.
Ronnie Peterson, Tyrrell P34, Japanese GP from 1/43 TAMEO kit.
Ronnie Peterson, Tyrrell P34, Monaco Grand Prix by Quartzo.
Patrick Depailler, Tyrrell P34, Japanese GP by Spark
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