British Grand Prix 1973 - Race Schedule and Countdown

British Grand Prix

Silverstone • UK

Complete

Jul 14, 1973 2:00 PM

Race Results

🥇Winner
🥈2nd Place
Team Lotus
🥉3rd Place

Race Summary

Peter Revson claimed his second career victory with a dominant performance at Silverstone, giving McLaren a perfect one-three finish on British soil. The wealthy American playboy proved he possessed genuine talent to match his lifestyle, controlling the race from pole position and never looking threatened. Peterson's second place maintained his challenge for runner-up in the championship standings, while Hulme's third place capped a perfect day for McLaren. The race was marked by a dramatic first-lap accident that eliminated several cars, demonstrating the dangers that still plagued Formula 1 despite improving safety standards. Revson's victory cemented his status as a top-line driver, though tragedy would strike the following year when he was killed testing at Kyalami.