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

Jackie Stewart

Took the 1971 and 1973 titles for Tyrrell and led the sport's safety revolution.

1000pts

2

Niki Lauda

Won in 1975 and 1977 for Ferrari either side of his Nurburgring crash.

653pts

3

Jochen Rindt

Crowned champion in 1970 after dying at Monza with the title mathematically safe.

382pts

4

Emerson Fittipaldi

Champion in 1972 for Lotus and 1974 for McLaren, Brazil's first title winner.

381pts

5

Mario Andretti

The 1978 champion, whose Lotus 79 turned ground effect into a season-long advantage.

155pts

6

Jody Scheckter

Closed the decade by winning the 1979 title for Ferrari.

155pts

7

James Hunt

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

155pts