The 1975 Formula One season was the 29th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1975 World Championship of F1 Drivers and the 1975 International Cup for F1 Manufacturers which were contested concurrently from 12 January to 5 October over fourteen races. The season also included three non-championship Formula One races and a nine race South African Formula One Championship.
Niki Lauda was the 1975 champion
Emerson Fittipaldi (McLaren M23 Ford) placed second overall in the 1975 World Championship of F1 Drivers
Jacques Laffite driving for Williams in Watkins Glen
John Watson driving for Surtees in the British Grand Prix
The 1974 Formula One season was the 28th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1974 World Championship of F1 Drivers and the 1974 International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, contested concurrently over a fifteen-race series which commenced on 13 January and ended on 6 October. The season also included three non-championship races.
Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi won the World Drivers' Championship, driving for McLaren
McLaren won their first Constructors' Championship
Emerson Fittipaldi moved from Lotus to McLaren.
Niki Lauda was signed at Ferrari, after a recommendation by Clay Regazzoni.