The 1974 season is often overshadowed by the Lauda/Hunt rivalry of 1976, but it stands on its own as a masterpiece of the sport. It showcased the importance of driver loyalty (Fittipaldi to McLaren), innovation (the Tyrrell 007), and the sheer unpredictability of 1970s racing.
When the champagne dried, Emerson Fittipaldi had done something extraordinary. He had won his second world title, equaling his hero Jim Clark. But more than that, he had won it by being the first modern "corporate" driver. He was fit, quiet, and relentlessly consistent. f1 season 1974