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- 1On this day in 1976, Hunt closed on Lauda at Watkins Glen●1976 – Hunt closes the championship lead on Lauda while Ferrari win the Constructors’ # OnThisDay 10 October, McLaren dr
On 10 October 1976, McLaren's James Hunt won the United States East Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, cutting Niki Lauda's championship lead to three points, while Ferrari clinched the Constructors' title that weekend. The 1976 title fight, defined by Lauda's comeback from his near-fatal German Grand Prix crash, remains one of Formula 1's most celebrated seasons, and the milestone is being revisited by motorsport history fans.
- 2On this day in 1976: Hunt wins Canadian Grand Prix to close on Lauda▼1976: Medical Help for Hunt and Depailler # OnThisDay 3 October, McLaren driver James Hunt cut Ferrari driver Niki Lauda
Motorsport history posts are marking 3 October 1976, when McLaren's James Hunt won the Canadian Grand Prix before 85,000 spectators, cutting Ferrari driver Niki Lauda's lead in the Drivers' Championship to eight points with two races remaining. The date also recalls medical help given to Hunt and Patrick Depailler during a dramatic season remembered as one of Formula 1's fiercest title battles.