Retrograde in History · 1972

1972 Austrian Grand Prix

On August 13, 1972, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 11°35′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 13, 1972♌︎Leo 11°35′Rx windowJul 24 – Aug 17, 1972
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The record

On 13 August 1972, Emerson Fittipaldi won the Austrian Grand Prix at the Österreichring, completing the 54-lap race after starting from pole position.

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