Jackie Stewart wins at the Nürburgring as Fittipaldi finishes sixth
Lotus arrived at the Nürburgring with Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson second and fourth in the championship standings, but the German Grand Prix brought contrasting disappointments as Peterson retired and Fittipaldi finished sixth, leaving Jackie Stewart to extend his advantage
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August 5, 1973
Nürburgring, West Germany
A busy scene in the Lotus garage at the 1973 German Grand Prix, Round 11 of 15 of the F1 World Championship. Drivers Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson were second and fourth in the title standings before the race. ‘Superswede’ was a DNF, Fittipaldi came sixth – advantage to leader Jackie Stewart who won at the Green Hell.
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