Monaco Grand Prix 1974 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ronnie Peterson finally claimed victory at Monaco, the Swedish star's spectacular driving style perfectly suited to the principality's unforgiving streets. Peterson's ability to dance his Lotus 72 through Monaco's barriers with millimeter precision thrilled the crowd, his opposite-lock slides through corners demonstrating car control few could match. Scheckter's second place continued his impressive debut season with Tyrrell, while Jean-Pierre Jarier's third for Shadow marked the talented Frenchman's best result to date. The race provided welcome relief for Lotus after a difficult start to the season, though the aging 72 chassis was clearly past its prime compared to McLaren and Ferrari's more modern machinery.