March Dominates French Grand Prix!
Another full house of eight players resulted in each team fielding a single car. As predicted, the race was fast and furious.
Hulme started on pole for McLaren and he shared the front row with March’s Peterson, the season points leader. The only two drivers who had won races this season controlled on the front row. But Brabham driver Reutemann who had started in the back during the last few raced and finished near the front started in the 3rd position and promised to be a contender. Fittapaldi started in the second row and was hoping to make a comback and was in a good position to do so. Meanwhile Stewart, last year’s champion started dead last in his less than stellar performing Elf. 
During the first lap, Peterson set a blistering pace. Hulme and Fittapaldi battled second place. Amon in the Matra, led by rookie manager Rilley, pressured the Brabham driver.
Peterson was untouchable and held the lead going into the second lap. Hulme held his ground against Fittapaldi’s onslaught. Stewart move up to fourth place. The Matra was fast, but fragile and bled away wear points.
Reutemann attempted to regain his position while Marlboro BRM’s driver Ganely began a move through the pack. Stewart, Reutemann, and Ganely were three wide down the back stretch followed closely by the Matra.
Peterson continued to lead the race going into the third lap ahead of Hulme. Fittapaldi began to falter and slip back. Stewart moved into third followed by Reutemann.
Peterson crossed the finish line ahead of Hulme to win the race! Stewart won a sprint against Reutemann down the front straight to take third.
Detailed race results follow:
1st Travis (R. Peterson) 60/60/20/180/4** S
2nd Ray G. (D. Hulme) 80/20/40/180/4 S
3rd Den (J. Stewart) 40/60/20/180/5 S
4th Terry (C. Reutemann) 40/60/20/180/4 S
5th Ray R. (H. Ganley) 60/40/20/180/5 S
6th Rilley (C. Amon) 40/60/40/160/5 W
7th John H. (E. Fittapaldi) 60/40/40/160/5 S
8th Steve (N. Galli) 40/60/20/180/4 S
The next event is the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch on 29 June 2022. Hope to see you at the races!