Who is the greatest Formula 1 world champion of the 1970s?

Seven men won the title inside one decade, and that decade nearly killed several of them.

1. 1
   Jackie Stewart

   Took the 1971 and 1973 titles for Tyrrell and led the sport's safety revolution.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Niki Lauda

   Won in 1975 and 1977 for Ferrari either side of his Nurburgring crash.
   653pts
3. 3
   Jochen Rindt

   Crowned champion in 1970 after dying at Monza with the title mathematically safe.
   382pts
4. 4
   Emerson Fittipaldi

   Champion in 1972 for Lotus and 1974 for McLaren, Brazil's first title winner.
   381pts
5. 5
   Mario Andretti

   The 1978 champion, whose Lotus 79 turned ground effect into a season-long advantage.
   0pts
6. 6
   Jody Scheckter

   Closed the decade by winning the 1979 title for Ferrari.
   0pts
7. 7
   James Hunt

   The 1976 champion, decided by a single point in the rain at Fuji.
   0pts

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