Complex sentence: Lauda dropped back with handling problems on lap 16 and was passed by Peterson who led to the flag from Lauda and Regazzoni who came home 3rd despite vibration problems.
Split into simpler sentences: Lauda dropped back with handling problems on lap 16, and was passed by Peterson, who led to the flag. He was followed by Lauda and Regazzoni, who came home 3rd despite vibration problems.