The pole position time set by Niki Lauda (6:58.6) was the fastest officially timed lap ever on that track configuration, though it was not eligible as lap record as it did not occur during the race.
Niki Lauda logrou a pole position 6:58.6 foi a volta máis rápida xamais cronometrada oficialmente na configuración da pista, pero non era elixible como marca de volta, xa que non sucedeu durante a carreira.