Ferrari 312 B3 1st Holland 1974 #11/12 Lauda/Regazzoni

Ferrari 312 B3 1st Holland 1974 #11/12 Lauda/Regazzoni by Tameo Kits

The 1974 version of the Ferrari 312 B3 made its debut at the South African Grand Prix, driven by Clay Regazzoni and the young Niki Lauda. It immediately proved to be a highly competitive car, achieving significant results for the first time in several years. The season ended with Regazzoni narrowly missing out on the Drivers’ World Championship by a few points: it was merely the prelude to a successful following season. Designed by engineer Mauro Forghieri, the Ferrari 312 B3 formed the basis for the Ferrari 312 T, which the following year won the Drivers’ World Championship with Niki Lauda. The Ferrari 312 B3, a beautiful single-seater with clean, elegant shape, was powered by a 12-cylinder boxer engine that guaranteed high power and reliability, having been in use and proven since 1970. Our kit reproduces the Dutch Grand Prix version, won by Niki Lauda with Clay Regazzoni finishing the race right behind him, securing a historic one-two finish. The 1974 version of the Ferrari 312 B3 also won the German Grand Prix with Clay Regazzoni and the Spanish Grand Prix with Niki Lauda. Unfortunately, these results were not enough to secure both the drivers’ and constructors’ titles, due to various missed opportunities to win, perhaps caused by the excessive rivalry between the two drivers. In fact, the drivers’ world championship was won by the Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi at the wheel of the McLaren M23. The Ferrari 312 B3 also competed in the first two Grands Prix of 1975 before being permanently replaced by the successful Ferrari 312 T.