The Alfa Romeo T33TT3 was produced by Alfas Autodelta racing department under the guidance of Carlo Chiti to compete in the 1972 World Championship for Makes. Hopes were high as the previously dominant Group 5 racers including the Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s had been outlawed in favour of 3litre Group 6 cars such as the Alfa. However the Alfas struggled to take the fight to the welldeveloped and reliable Ferrari 312PBs though scored regular podium positions. The highlight was a second place