With Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren M23 retiring with suspension damage, Lauda was able to expand his points lead to 17 points with Reutemann moving back into second place.
Coa retirada de Emerson Fittipaldi no seu McLaren M23 con danos na suspensión, Lauda foi capaz de ampliar a súa vantaxe a 17 puntos con Reutemann de novo no segundo lugar.