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description: "The Brabham BT42 is Brabham’s Formula 1 car of 1973 and 1974: 43 GP starts, 0 wins, 2 podiums, 0 poles. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results."
title: "Brabham BT42: 1973–1974 F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats"
image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Brabham-BT42-driven-by-Fittipaldi-in-Britiain-1973-1200x675.jpg
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# Brabham BT42: 1973–1974 F1 Car Specs & Stats
1973–1974 Formula 1 car
##  Brabham BT42
[5th in 1974 standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1974-f1-championship-standings/) | [Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brabham-f1-information-statistics/) car
3rd
Best Finish
2nd
Best Quali
2
Podiums
19
Points
## Car Profile
| Team |  [Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brabham-f1-information-statistics/) |
| --- | --- |
| Seasons | [1973](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1973-f1-championship-standings/), [1974](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1974-f1-championship-standings/) |
| Constructors' | P41973 **18** pts P51974 **1** pts |
| Races | 26 (43 starts) |
| Designer | [Gordon Murray](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/gordon-murray/) Chief designer |
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## Drivers of the Brabham BT42
10  [CarlosReutemann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-reutemann/) P7 **2** podiums · **16** pts
9  [Andreade Adamich](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andrea-de-adamich-information-statistics/) P15 **3** pts
11  [WilsonFittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/wilson-fittipaldi-information-statistics/) P16 **3** pts
9  [RolfStommelen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rolf-stommelen-information-statistics/) P30 **0** pts
9  [JohnWatson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/john-watson/) P151974 **6** pts
34  [CarlosPace](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-pace/) P12 **11** pts
32  [HelmuthKoinigg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/helmuth-koinigg-information-statistics/) P33 **0** pts
42  [IanAshley](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ian-ashley-information-statistics/) P41 **0** pts
34  [TeddyPilette](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/teddy-pilette-information-statistics/) P45 **0** pts
31  [CarloFacetti](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlo-facetti-information-statistics/) **0** pts
43  [GérardLarrousse](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gerard-larrousse-information-statistics/) **0** pts
50  [EppieWietzes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/eppie-wietzes-information-statistics/) **0** pts
208  [LellaLombardi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lella-lombardi-information-statistics/) **0** pts
## Full Car Statistics
| Grands Prix | 26 |
| --- | --- |
| Race Starts | 43 |
| Wins | 0 (0.0%) |
| Best Grid | 2nd |
| Podiums | 2 (4.7%) |
| Best Finish | 3rd |
| Points Finishes | 8 |
| Points | 19 |
| Retirements | 18 (41.9%) |
| Drivers | 13 |
## Engine & Tyres
| Engine | [Ford DFV](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/)
3.0 V8 |
| --- | --- |
| Also powered | [Ensign N173](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ensign-n173/), [Iso Marlboro FX3B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/iso-marlboro-fx3b/), [Lotus 72](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-72/), [March 731](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-731/), [McLaren M23](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m23/), [Shadow DN1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/shadow-dn1/), [Surtees TS14A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts14a/), [Tyrrell 006](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-006/), [Amon AF1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/amon-af1/), [Brabham BT44](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt44/), [Ensign N174](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ensign-n174/), [Hesketh 308](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hesketh-308/), [Iso Marlboro FW](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/iso-marlboro-fw/), [Lola T370](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lola-t370/), [Lotus 76](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-76/), [Lyncar 006](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lyncar-006/), [Maki F101](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/maki-f101/), [March 741](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-741/), [Parnelli VPJ4](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/parnelli-vpj4/), [Penske PC1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/penske-pc1/), [Shadow DN3](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/shadow-dn3/), [Surtees TS16](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts16/), [Token RJ02](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/token-rj02/), [Tyrrell 007](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-007/) |
| Tyres | Goodyear, Firestone |
## Key Car Landmarks
FirstLast
Race [1973 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1973 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) [1974 USA F1 Grand Prix1974 USA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/)
Podium [1973 French F1 Grand Prix1973 FRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/) Reutemann [1973 USA F1 Grand Prix1973 USA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/) Reutemann
Points [1973 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1973 SWE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/) Reutemann [1974 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1974 MON F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) Watson
## Finishing Positions
3rd 2
4th 2
5th 1
6th 3
7th 1
8th 1
10th 1
11th 7
12th 3
16th 2
17th 1
DNF 18
NC 1
DNQ 7
**DNF** Did Not Finish · **NC** Not Classified · **DNQ** Did Not Qualify
## Performance Breakdown
4.7% 2 / 43
Podium Rate
18.6% 8 / 43
Points Finish Rate
39.5% 17 / 43
Finish Rate
## 1973 Race by Race
12 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1973 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1973 Belgian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1973 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/ "1973 Swedish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1973 French F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1973 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1973 Dutch F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1973 German F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1973 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1973 Italian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1973 Canadian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/ "1973 USA F1 GP")
[Carlos Reutemann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-reutemann/)
DNFDNFDNF436DNFDNF4683
[Andrea de Adamich](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andrea-de-adamich-information-statistics/)
–––––DNF––––––
[Wilson Fittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/wilson-fittipaldi-information-statistics/)
10DNF11DNF16DNFDNF5DNFDNF11NC
[Rolf Stommelen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rolf-stommelen-information-statistics/)
–––––––11DNF1212–
[John Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/john-watson/)
–––––––––––DNF
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
## 1974 Race by Race
14 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/ "1974 Argentine F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1974 Brazilian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1974 South African F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1974 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1974 Belgian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1974 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/ "1974 Swedish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1974 Dutch F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1974 French F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1974 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1974 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1974 Italian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1974 Canadian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/ "1974 USA F1 GP")
[Carlos Pace](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-pace/)
––––––––DNQ–––––
[John Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/john-watson/)
12DNFDNF111161171611––––
[Helmuth Koinigg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/helmuth-koinigg-information-statistics/)
––––––––––DNQ–––
[Ian Ashley](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ian-ashley-information-statistics/)
––––––––––––DNQDNQ
[Teddy Pilette](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/teddy-pilette-information-statistics/)
––––17–––––––––
[Carlo Facetti](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlo-facetti-information-statistics/)
–––––––––––DNQ––
[Gérard Larrousse](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gerard-larrousse-information-statistics/)
––––DNF–––DNQ–––––
[Eppie Wietzes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/eppie-wietzes-information-statistics/)
––––––––––––DNF–
[Lella Lombardi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lella-lombardi-information-statistics/)
–––––––––DNQ––––
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026
The Brabham BT42 was Brabham's F1 car for 1973.
Last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 08:09
## Brabham BT42: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Brabham BT42?
Brabham raced the Brabham BT42 in the 1973 and 1974 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Brabham BT42?
Carlos Reutemann, Andrea de Adamich, Wilson Fittipaldi, Rolf Stommelen, John Watson, Carlos Pace, Helmuth Koinigg, Ian Ashley, Teddy Pilette, Carlo Facetti, Gérard Larrousse, Eppie Wietzes and Lella Lombardi drove the Brabham BT42 in 1973 and 1974.
How many races did the Brabham BT42 win?
The Brabham BT42 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 2 podium finishes in 1973 and 1974, with a best result of 3rd.
Which engine powered the Brabham BT42?
The Brabham BT42 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.
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