Dutch Grand Prix 1973 - Race Schedule and Countdown
Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort • Netherlands
Jul 29, 1973 2:00 PM
Race Results
Race Summary
Stewart and Cevert delivered another perfect Tyrrell one-two at Zandvoort, the Scottish master demonstrating complete dominance on the Dutch seaside circuit. Stewart's fourth victory of the season effectively secured his third World Championship with four races remaining, allowing him to race with the confidence that comes from an unassailable points lead. Cevert's supporting role remained flawless, the Frenchman accepting his position as Stewart's number two while building toward his expected 1974 team leadership. James Hunt's third place for March marked the flamboyant Englishman's first podium finish, announcing the arrival of a talent that would eventually claim the 1976 championship. Hunt's aggressive driving and playboy lifestyle made him an instant media sensation, though he had yet to refine the raw speed into championship-winning consistency.