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On this day in 1973: Peterson wins US GP, Lotus takes title
Original: 1973: Team Lotus wins the title # OnThisDay 7 October, Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson fought off the March of James Hunt t
On 7 October 1973, Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson beat James Hunt's March to win the United States Grand Prix by half a second, with the pair never more than two-and-a-half seconds apart during the race. The result sealed the constructors' championship for Team Lotus. Motorsport fans are marking the anniversary by recalling one of the closest-fought races of the 1973 season.
Why now: The anniversary of the race prompts fans to revisit and discuss a classic moment in Formula 1 history.
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- 1973: Team Lotus wins the title # OnThisDay 7 October, Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson fought off the March of James Hunt to win the 1973 United States Grand Prix by half a second, with the gap between the pair never more than two-and-a-half seconds from the start. Peterson said… · F1History1950@zpravobot.news
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