F1: Drivers who won a race without leading a single lap

Kredy
Grand Prix of Great Britain
Elio de Angelis won the 1985 San Marino Grand Prix under bizarre circumstances

#4 Niki Lauda - 1978 Italian Grand Prix

Brabham Racing Car

Crossing the finish line first was Ferrari's Mario Andretti; however, the win would not be credited to the Italian driver. Much to the Italian's disappointment, Andretti had a perfect weekend that day as he started the race from pole and even set the fastest lap of the race.

A horrific accident on the very first lap that would be the cause for the eventual death of Ronnie Peterson meant that the race was red-flagged before the leaders could complete a lap.

The race was restarted late evening with reduced race distance saw Andretti and Villeneuve battle it out for the top stop. However, both the drivers received a one-minute penalty for jumping the start. The eventual race winner Niki Lauda held his ground firmly in the third spot.

Andretti took the chequered flag followed by Villeneuve and Lauda. Since Lauda finished within a minute of the leaders, he jumped into first place after the penalty was added to Andretti and Villeneuve.

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