Inaugural Austrian Grand Prix!
Seven teams competed on the Osterreichring circuit for the first time in club history. Hunt seized the pole position sharing the front row with Walker. Fittapaldi’s red and white #1 McLaren shared the second row with Lauda’s red Ferarri. Evans and Andretti shared the third row followed by Reutemann.
Hunt dominated the first lap closely followed by Lauda and Walker. Fittapaldi lead the middle of field keeping his powder dry for later laps.
Hunt continued to lead the second lap. Walker fell off the pace while Fittapaldi charged forward.
During the third and final lap, Fittapaldi seized the lead shadowed by Lauda. Andretti slipped by Walker and Evans. Then Fittapaldi crashed in the Texico Schikane handing the lead to Lauda. Hunt and Andretti grappled for second place. Luada finished first followed by Andretti and Hunt.
Race details follow:
1st Den H. (N. Lauda) 80/40/20/160/5 S
2nd A.J. (M. Andretti) 40/60/40/160/5 S
3rd Steve K. (J. Hunt) 80/40/20/160/5 S**
4th Ray G. (D. Walker) 60/40/40/140/6 S
5th Ray R. (B. Evans) 40/40/40/160/6 S
6th Dave M. (C. Reutemann) 40/60/40/160/5 S
CRS(1) John H. (E. Fittipaldi) 40/40/40/160/6 S
The next race is at Monza on 24 September 2025. See you at the races!