Brazilian Grand Prix 1974 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Fittipaldi claimed his first victory for McLaren at Interlagos, delighting his home crowd and validating his controversial decision to leave Lotus. The Brazilian's smooth, calculated driving style proved perfectly suited to the McLaren M23, and his emotional celebration in front of passionate Brazilian fans marked the beginning of a championship-winning partnership. Regazzoni's second place continued Ferrari's strong start to the season, while Jacky Ickx's third for Lotus demonstrated the Belgian veteran's continued competitiveness. The race established the season's competitive order, with McLaren and Ferrari emerging as the teams to beat.