The 1973 Austrian Grand Prix was won by Ronnie Peterson of Team Lotus. Despite being on pole position in Austria, Emerson Fittipaldi could not convert this into a win. Fittipaldi was forced to retire in lap 48 due to: Fuel system.
The race in Austria was round 12 of 15 of the 1973 season.
The 1973 Austrian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Österreichring on 19 August 1973. It was race 12 of 15 in both the 1973 World Championship of Drivers and the 1973 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.
The 54-lap race was won by Swedish driver Ronnie Peterson, driving a Lotus-Ford, after he started from second position. Scotland's Jackie Stewart achieved his final podium finish, coming second in his Tyrrell-Ford, while Brazil's Carlos Pace achieved his first, coming third in a Surtees-Ford.
Niki Lauda was forced to miss his home race after breaking his wrist at the Nürburgring two weeks previously. BRM did not replace him for the event.
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