40 years ago today: Mario Andretti wins Long Beach F1

It was 40 years ago today that Mario Andretti overhauled Jody Scheckter's Wolf in the closing stages of the Grand prix of Long Beach to win the second-ever Formula 1 race on the streets of the Soutern California city. Aside from giving a significant early boost to the Long Beach event – which will be staged for the 43rd time this weekend – the win foreshadowed Mario's world championship victory from Lotus the following year.

Enjoy the memories in this documentary video of the 1977 U.S. Grands Prix at Long Beach and Watkins Glen: