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Race of ChampionsDaily Mail Race of Champions17.3.1973
6464 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 7th (1:23.100)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Richard Bunyan
Race of ChampionsDaily Mail Race of Champions17.3.1973
6565 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R6 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 6th (1:22.700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Richard Bunyan
International TrophyInternational Trophy8.4.1973
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (1:16.400)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Rob Ryder
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Europe20.5.1973
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R7 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R7 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: 3rd
Grid: 9th (1:23.440)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Europe20.5.1973
1T1T - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Europe20.5.1973
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R6 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 1st (1:22.460)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
GP MonacoGrand Prix de Monaco3.6.1973
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R7 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R7 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: 2nd
Grid: 5th (1:28.100)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Claude Mignon Racing Photos
GP MonacoGrand Prix de Monaco3.6.1973
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R8 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 3rd
Grid: 2nd (1:27.700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Claude Mignon Racing Photos
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix14.7.1973
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 5th (1:16.700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Richard Bunyan
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix14.7.1973
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R6 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 2nd
Grid: 1st (1:16.300)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Rob Ryder
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix14.7.1973
4141 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R8 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Rob Ryder
GP GermanyGroßer Preis von Deutschland5.8.1973
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R6 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Distributor)
Grid: 2nd (7:08.300)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Bill Wagenblatt
GP ItalyItalian GP9.9.1973
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R7 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R7 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: 2nd
Grid: 4th (1:35.680)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/10/2012Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP ItalyItalian GP9.9.1973
2T2T - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R8 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/10/2012Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP CanadaCanadian GP23.9.1973
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R7 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R7 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: 2nd
Grid: 5th (1:15.035)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Matti Lilleberg
GP CanadaCanadian GP23.9.1973
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R6 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Puncture)
Grid: 1st (1:13.697)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Matti Lilleberg
Race of ChampionsSimoniz Daily Mail Race of Champions17.3.1974
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AF1
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: winner
Grid: 11th (1:24.200)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Gerald Swan
GP Monaco32° Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco26.5.1974
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R8 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: winner
Grid: 3rd (1:26.800)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/09/2012Photo by courtesy of: Stu Brennan
GP Monaco32° Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco26.5.1974
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 18th (1:29.400)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/09/2012Photo by courtesy of: Stu Brennan
GP SwedenTexaco Grand Prix of Sweden9.6.1974
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R8 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 5th (1:25.390)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/09/2010Photo by courtesy of: RacePace.se
GP SwedenTexaco Grand Prix of Sweden9.6.1974
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 7th (1:25.650)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/09/2010Photo by courtesy of: RacePace.se
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix20.7.1974
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R8 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 10th
Grid: 2nd (1:19.700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Gerald Swan
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix20.7.1974
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: 3rd
Grid: 12th (1:21.200)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Gerald Swan
GP GermanyGrosser Preis von Europa4.8.1974
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: 5th
Grid: 9th (7:09.100)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Bill Wagenblatt and Harry Maurer
GP CanadaLabatt's Canadian GP22.9.1974
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R8 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 3rd
Grid: 10th (1:14.430)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/07/2005Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
GP CanadaLabatt's Canadian GP22.9.1974
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: 13th
Grid: 21st (1:15.661)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/07/2005Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
GP United StatesGrand Prix of the United States6.10.1974
11 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R8 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Fuel pipe)
Grid: 19th (1:41.195)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Paul Rogers
GP United StatesGrand Prix of the United States6.10.1974
22 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 16th (1:40.876)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Ken Fowler
Race of ChampionsBritish Airway Daily Mail Race of Champions16.3.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AF1
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 3rd
Grid: 6th (1:37.700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
Race of ChampionsBritish Airway Daily Mail Race of Champions16.3.1975
66 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AF1
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: 4th
Grid: 4th (1:37.300)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
GP SwedenPolar Grand Prix of Sweden8.6.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 9th
Grid: 9th (1:26.012)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/09/2010Photo by courtesy of: RacePace.se
GP SwedenPolar Grand Prix of Sweden8.6.1975
66 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R5 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)Result: 15th
Grid: 18th (1:27.320)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/09/2010Photo by courtesy of: RacePace.se
GP NetherlandsDutch GP22.6.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 15th - did not finish (Fuel system)
Grid: 16th (1:21.460)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: Hans Fohr
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix19.7.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 16th (1:20.580)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Rob Ryder
GP GermanyGrosser Pries von Deutschland3.8.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Clutch slip)
Grid: 18th (7:11.600)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
Grand Prix Europa Formula 1Memphis Grand Prix Europa17.8.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV; no.156 V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 5th
Grid: 13th (1:37.610)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2009Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer