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On this day in 1976, Hunt closed on Lauda at Watkins Glen
Original: 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.
Why now: It is an anniversary of a famous moment from the dramatic 1976 Formula 1 season.
James HuntNiki LaudaMcLarenFerrariWatkins Glen
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- 1976 – Hunt closes the championship lead on Lauda while Ferrari win the Constructors’ # OnThisDay 10 October, McLaren driver James Hunt closed to within three points of Niki Lauda in the Championship race after winning the 1976 USA East Grand Prix at Watkins Glenn. The weekend… · F1History1950@zpravobot.news
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