23 January in Ferrari history: Carlos Reutemann wins in Brazil
On 23 January 1977, Carlos Reutemann won the Brazilian Grand Prix for Ferrari at Interlagos. Niki Lauda finished third, giving the Scuderia two drivers on the podium in the second round of the Formula 1 season.
Reutemann takes victory at Interlagos
Reutemann completed the 40-lap race ahead of James Hunt’s McLaren, with a winning margin of 10.710 seconds. Lauda took the remaining podium position, making the Brazilian round a valuable early result for Ferrari.
The classification also reflects the demands of the race: only seven drivers were classified at the finish. Reutemann combined outright speed with the endurance needed to bring his Ferrari home in front.
Two Ferrari drivers share the podium
Although Hunt separated the Ferrari teammates in the results, first and third gave the Italian team a strong collective performance. Reutemann supplied the victory, while Lauda added another important finish to his own campaign.
This anniversary offers a useful reminder that Ferrari’s 1977 story involved more than one leading driver. Alongside the achievements explored in our Niki Lauda Formula 1 records, Reutemann’s Interlagos success deserves its own place in the team’s history.
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January 23 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
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Ferrari Grands Prix held on January 23
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