Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Results (1970-1979)
Ferrari has competed in every Formula 1 season since its inception in 1950. Here is a comprehensive overview, including details on drivers, points, and both Drivers' and Constructors' Championships results.
1970
With a new driver lineup consisting of former Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx, Ferrari sports car driver Ignazio Giunti, and rookie Clay Regazzoni, Scuderia Ferrari regained its strength following a disappointing 1969 Formula 1 season. Regazzoni continued competing in Formula Two, where he went on to win the F2 championship with Tecno Racing, driving a Ford-powered car.
Ferrari made a strong comeback in 1970, securing four wins out of 13 races. However, Lotus driver Jochen Rindt proved to be the dominant force. Tragically, Rindt died in an accident four races before the end of the season, but he had already accumulated enough points to secure the Drivers' Championship, becoming the only posthumous world champion in F1 history. Despite a strong finish by Jacky Ickx, he fell just five points short of surpassing Rindt's total. In the Constructors' Championship, Lotus emerged victorious, finishing seven points ahead of Ferrari.
Ferrari used the 312B chassis during the 1970 Formula 1 season, a successor to the 312, which remained in competition until early 1975. Over its career, the 312B achieved 10 wins, 22 pole positions, and 21 fastest laps, driven by notable figures such as Mario Andretti, Niki Lauda, Arturo Merzario, and, of course, Clay Regazzoni and Jacky Ickx.
- Races: 13
- Drivers' Champion: Jochen Rindt
- Winning Constructor: Lotus-Ford
- Scuderia Ferrari 1970 Formula 1 Constructor’s results: 2nd
- Scuderia Ferrari 1970 Formula 1 wins: 4
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
| Jacky Ickx (BE) | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 40 | 2 | All |
| Clay Regazzoni (CH) | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 33 | 3 | 5, 7-13 |
| Ignazio Giunti (IT) | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 3 | 17 | 4, 6, 9, 10 |
1971
For the 1971 season, the maximum race distance for World Championship Grand Prix races was shortened from 400 km (250 miles) to 325 km (202 miles).
At Scuderia Ferrari, Ignazio Giunti was replaced by Mario Andretti, who competed in 7 of the 11 races alongside Jacky Ickx and Clay Regazzoni, both of whom participated in the entire season. Andretti secured a victory in the season opener, hinting at a promising start for Ferrari. However, Jackie Stewart ultimately proved dominant. Jacky Ickx claimed Ferrari’s only other victory by winning the Dutch Grand Prix, the fourth race of the season.
Niki Lauda, a future Scuderia Ferrari champion made his debut during the Austrian Grand Prix, driving a March-Ford for the STP March Racing Team. He qualified in 21st place but retired after 20 laps due to handling issues, making this his only appearance in the 1971 season.
Ferrari utilized both the 312B and 312B2 chassis throughout the year, ultimately scoring 33 points in the 1971 Formula 1 Constructor’s Championship, which secured them a third-place finish.
- Races*: 11
- Drivers' Champion: Jackie Stewart
- Winning Constructor: Tyrell-Ford
- Scuderia Ferrari 1971 Formula 1 Constructor’s results: 3rd
- Scuderia Ferrari 1971 Formula 1 wins: 2
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
| Jacky Ickx (BE) | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 19 | 4 | All |
| Clay Regazzoni (CH) | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 13 | 7 | All |
| Mario Andretti (US) | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 8 | 12 | 1-4, 7, 10, 11 |
1972
In 1972, Scuderia Ferrari retained the same core drivers as the previous season: Jacky Ickx, Clay Regazzoni, and Mario Andretti. Additionally, Arturo Merzario and Nanni Galli made brief appearances for the team, with Galli driving in the French Grand Prix and Merzario participating in the British and German Grands Prix. These were Merzario's first two Formula 1 races, and he remained with Ferrari until 1974, when Enzo Ferrari restructured the team due to disappointing results.
During this period, safety in Formula 1 was becoming a major concern. By 1972, all tracks on the calendar met mandatory safety standards, and the official Circuit Safety Criteria were published, setting regulations for both circuits and cars.
Jacky Ickx delivered notable performances in 1972, winning the German Grand Prix and finishing second in the Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix. He also secured a third-place podium in Argentina. However, despite his efforts, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jackie Stewart, and Denny Hulme proved too strong, leaving Ickx to finish fourth in the Drivers' Championship. Fittipaldi won the championship driving for Lotus-Ford.
Ferrari exclusively used the 312B2 chassis throughout the season, scoring 33 points in the Constructors' Championship.
- Races*: 12
- Drivers' Champion: Emerson Fittipaldi
- Winning Constructor: Lotus-Ford
- Scuderia Ferrari 1972 Formula 1 Constructors’ results: 4rd
- Scuderia Ferrari 1972 Formula 1 wins: 1
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
| Jacky Ickx (BE) |
|
27 | 4 | All |
| Clay Regazzoni (CH) |
|
15 | 7 | 1-5, 8-12 |
| Mario Andretti (US) |
|
4 | 12 | 1-3, 10, 12 |
| Arturo Merzario (IT) |
|
1 | 20 | 7, 8 |
| Nanni Galli (IT) | 0 | - | 6 |
1973
Scuderia Ferrari's 1973 Formula 1 campaign was marked by struggles. The team relied on just two drivers for the entire season: Jacky Ickx and Arturo Merzario. Initially, Ferrari used the 312B2 for the first three races before upgrading to the 312B3, but the new car proved to be even slower and less reliable, leading to further disappointment. Throughout the year, Ferrari was consistently outperformed by its rivals and even chose to skip two Grands Prix—the German and Dutch races. Ickx, meanwhile, drove for two other teams that season, securing his only podium with Yardley Team McLaren in round 11, and finishing 7th for Frank Williams Racing Cars in round 15.
The 1973 Formula 1 season spanned 15 races, the most since the sport's inaugural year in 1950. It also marked the debut of the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Autódromo de Interlagos and the Swedish Grand Prix at the Scandinavian Raceway in Anderstorp. Additionally, the Canadian Grand Prix saw the first-ever use of a safety car in Formula 1, a Porsche 914, though the safety car concept would not be fully introduced until 1993.
For Ferrari, 1973 was a season where almost nothing went right. Over the summer, Mauro Forghieri was reinstated as technical director and began reworking the B3, incorporating elements from his radical "Spazzaneve" design in an attempt to turn things around.
- Races*: 15
- Drivers' Champion: Emerson Fittipaldi
- Winning Constructor: Jackie Stewart
- Scuderia Ferrari 1973 Formula 1 Constructors’ results: 6th
- Scuderia Ferrari 1973 Formula 1 wins: 0
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
| Jacky Ickx (BE) |
|
12 | 9 | 1-9, 13 |
| Arturo Merzario (IT) |
|
6 | 12 | 1-3, 6, 8, 12-15 |
1974
The 1974 Formula 1 season marked Niki Lauda's debut with Scuderia Ferrari. Lauda's introduction to Formula 1 came in 1971 at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he raced once for the STP March Racing Team before retiring early. His first full Formula 1 season arrived in 1972 with the same team, achieving a best finish of seventh place at the South African Grand Prix.
Joining Lauda at Ferrari was Clay Regazzoni, rejoining the team after previously racing for them from 1970 to 1972. Regazzoni had moved to Marlboro BRM in 1973, where he scored only two points. Both drivers arrived at Ferrari during a pivotal restructuring led by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, which revitalized the team.
Scuderia Ferrari started the 1974 season on a high note, with the relatively unknown Austrian Niki Lauda securing a second-place finish at the season opener in Argentina. His first Grand Prix victory, Ferrari’s first win since 1972, came just three races later at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite leading the season with six consecutive pole positions, Lauda’s limited experience and the car’s mechanical issues restricted him to one additional win that year, at the Dutch Grand Prix. Lauda finished fourth in the Drivers' Championship.
Regazzoni enjoyed an even more successful season, capturing seven podium finishes, including a victory in Germany, allowing him to outscore his rising teammate. Heading into the final race in the United States, Regazzoni was a strong contender for the Drivers’ Championship and needed only to finish ahead of his main rival, Emerson Fittipaldi, to secure the title. However, handling issues caused by a faulty shock absorber forced him to make two pit stops, resulting in an 11th-place finish. Regazzoni ultimately placed second in the Drivers' Championship, his best career result, just three points shy of Fittipaldi.
The 1974 season was a triumphant turnaround for Scuderia Ferrari after a challenging start to the decade. Ferrari competed with the updated 312B3-74 chassis throughout the year, a refinement over previous models.
- Races*: 15
- Drivers' Champion: Emerson Fittipaldi
- Winning Constructor: McLaren-Ford
- Scuderia Ferrari 1974 Formula 1 Constructors’ results: 2nd
- Scuderia Ferrari 1974 Formula 1 wins: 3 wins
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
|
Clay Regazzoni (CH) |
Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC |
52 | 2 | All |
| Niki Lauda (AT) |
Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC |
38 | 4 | All |
1975
Niki Lauda often described 1975 as an "unbelievable" year, largely due to the Ferrari 312T. This car was technically unmatched by any competitor. Lauda claimed his first Drivers’ Championship title with five wins, finishing with a substantial 45-point lead over Emerson Fittipaldi, who came in second. Clay Regazzoni added to Ferrari's success with a victory at the Italian Grand Prix.
Scuderia Ferrari fielded the 312B3-74 and the 312T models during the season. The development of the 312T began in 1974 when it became evident that the handling issues with the existing 312B3 chassis could not be resolved. Led by Mauro Forghieri the new model featured an all-new chassis, revamped bodywork, and a redesigned engine and gearbox.
The 312T's debut was met with disappointment: Regazzoni's car was improperly set up, while Lauda's suffered from power issues. A subsequent test confirmed a technical problem with Lauda’s engine. However, comparative testing at Fiorano against the 312B3 proved the 312T to be significantly faster.
In the world championship, after a slow start marked by strong competition from Brabham, Tyrrell, and McLaren, Lauda secured 4 wins in 5 mid-season races. He clinched the championship at Monza with a third-place finish, while Regazzoni’s victory in the same race secured Ferrari's first Constructors' Championship since 1964.
This season also saw the introduction of mandatory fire-resistant race suits.
- Races*: 14
- Drivers' Champion: Niki Lauda
- Winning Constructor: Ferrari
- Scuderia Ferrari 1974 Formula 1 wins: 6 wins
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
|
Niki Lauda (AT) |
Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC |
64.5 | 1 | All |
|
Clay Regazzoni (CH) |
|
25 | 5 | All |
1976
Where should one begin when discussing the 1976 Formula 1 season? To this day, it remains one of the most dramatic and thrilling seasons in the history of the sport. The excitement began as early as the fourth round at the Spanish Grand Prix. James Hunt initially claimed victory but was disqualified, awarding the win to Niki Lauda. However, this decision was reversed two months later following an appeal. In protest, Ferrari chose not to participate in the Austrian Grand Prix.
Hunt went on and claimed victory at the French Grand Prix and appeared to have won in Britain as well, only to be disqualified after an appeal from Ferrari. The disqualification came when Hunt drove over an access road while returning to the pits, resulting in Lauda being declared the official winner.
The most significant moment of the season came during the tenth round at the Nürburgring. Lauda suffered a horrific crash that left him with severe burns and serious injuries after inhaling toxic fumes. Remarkably, he returned to racing after missing just two Grands Prix. In the thirteenth round at the Dutch Grand Prix, Carlos Reutemann was set to replace Lauda, but Lauda made an unexpected comeback just six weeks after his near-fatal accident, forcing Ferrari to run three cars in the race.
Heading into the final race in Japan, Lauda held a slim three-point lead over Hunt. However, in treacherous weather conditions, Lauda withdrew from the race, allowing Hunt to secure third place and claim the Drivers’ Championship by a single point over Lauda.
Throughout the 1976 season, Scuderia Ferrari competed with the 312T and its updated version, the 312T2, showcasing both the resilience of its drivers and the performance of their cars.
- Races*: 16
- Drivers' Champion: James Hunt
- Winning Constructor: Ferrari
- Scuderia Ferrari 1976 Formula 1 wins: 6 wins
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
| Niki Lauda (AT) |
|
68 | 2 | 1-10, 13-16 |
| Clay Regazzoni (CH) |
|
31 | 5 |
|
| Carlos Reutemann (AR) |
|
3 | 16 | 13 |
1977
Niki Lauda arrived at Watkins Glen, the 15th race of the season, with an impressive track record. Up to that point, he had secured three victories, six second-place finishes, and one third-place podium. The championship scenario was clear: if Lauda scored even a single point or if Jody Scheckter failed to win the race, Lauda would clinch the world title.
Scheckter faced an uphill battle, qualifying ninth while Lauda started seventh and James Hunt scored pole position. Despite this, Scheckter made a remarkable start, surging through the field and overtaking several drivers, including Lauda, in the early laps. He climbed to fourth place, which soon became third when race leader Hans Stuck crashed out.
However, Hunt and Mario Andretti were in dominant form, extending their lead at the front. With Lauda running a steady fourth, Scheckter needed a dramatic twist to keep his championship hopes alive. That twist never came. The remainder of the race unfolded without major incidents, with Hunt taking the win ahead of Andretti and Scheckter. Lauda's fourth-place finish was more than enough to secure the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship.
Following his triumph, Lauda chose not to participate in the final two races of the season, citing a deteriorating relationship with Ferrari. In his absence, Gilles Villeneuve stepped in for Scuderia Ferrari, driving car No. 11 at the Canadian Grand Prix and car No. 21 at the Japanese Grand Prix. Villeneuve’s impressive performances earned him a full-time seat with Ferrari for the 1978 season, where he adopted No. 12 as his racing number.
During the 1977 Formula 1 Season, Scuderia Ferrari competed with the 312T2B, an evolution of the 312T2. The Ferrari 312T2B featured a range of improvements, including a redesigned rear wing, updated bodywork, and revised suspension. Throughout the season, Ferrari constructed three new chassis (029, 030, and 031) while continuing to refine the car's design.
- Races: 17
- Drivers' Champion: Niki Lauda
- Winning Constructor: Ferrari
- Scuderia Ferrari 1977 Formula 1 wins: 4 wins
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
| Niki Lauda (AT) |
|
72 | 1 | 1-15 |
| Carlos Reutemann (AR) |
|
42 | 4 | All |
| Gilles Villeneuve (CA) |
|
0 | - | 16, 17 |
1978
In the 1978 Formula 1 season, Scuderia Ferrari was represented by just two drivers: Carlos Reutemann and Gilles Villeneuve. The team entered the season as reigning champions, having secured both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles with Niki Lauda the previous year. Their main rivals, Lotus-Ford, featured a strong lineup with Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson. Tragically, Peterson suffered a fatal crash during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza but still finished second in the Drivers’ Championship posthumously.
Carlos Reutemann claimed 4 race victories for Ferrari, while Gilles Villeneuve achieved the first win of his career at the Canadian Grand Prix. Mario Andretti won the Drivers' World Championship, becoming the last American driver to date to secure the title. His triumph at the Dutch Grand Prix also marks the most recent Formula 1 victory by an American driver.
Ferrari began the season using the 312T2B chassis for the opening two races before introducing the entirely redesigned 312T3. This new car featured a revamped monocoque structure and a reconfigured suspension system optimized for Michelin tires. The bodywork was notably different, with a flatter top section that enhanced airflow to the rear wing, improving overall aerodynamic performance.
- Races: 16
- Drivers' Champion: Mario Andretti
- Winning Constructor: Lotus-Ford
- Scuderia Ferrari 1978 Formula 1 Constructors’ results: 2nd
- Scuderia Ferrari 1978 Formula 1 wins: 5 wins
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
| Carlos Reutemann (AR) | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 48 | 3 | All |
| Gilles Villeneuve (CA) | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 17 | 9 | All |
1979
For the second consecutive year, Scuderia Ferrari relied on just two drivers to complete their Formula 1 season: Gilles Villeneuve, in his third year with the team, and Jody Scheckter, who joined Ferrari in 1979. Scheckter had a strong start to the season, but his first victory came only in the sixth race at Spa-Francorchamps. He followed this with wins in Monaco and Italy, amassing a total of 51 points.
Scheckter’s stellar performance earned him the Drivers' Championship title, while Villeneuve finished as runner-up. Together, their combined efforts secured Ferrari the Constructors' Championship, with a commanding 38-point lead over the second-place Williams-Ford team. This marked Ferrari's fourth Constructors' title in five years and their most dominant season in that period, though it would be their last Drivers' Championship until Michael Schumacher's arrival two decades later.
While Ferrari won just one more race than the previous year, the reliability of their 312 cars proved to be a critical factor in their success. Over the course of the 1979 season, Scheckter experienced only two retirements, while Villeneuve had just three. Their cars consistently performed well, resulting in six wins and seven second-place finishes. This reliability, coupled with the drivers' skill, underscored Ferrari's strength as a team in a highly competitive season.
- Races: 15
- Drivers' Champion: Jody Scheckter
- Winning Constructor: Ferrari
- Scuderia Ferrari 1979 Formula 1 wins: 6 wins
| Drivers | Team | Points | Drivers' | Rounds |
| Jody Scheckter (ZA) |
|
51 | 1 | All |
|
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|
47 | 2 | All |
