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Programme cover
GP Great Britain 1978
Event: British Grand Prix Date: 16/7/1978
Track: Brands Hatch (GB), unknown length Distance: unknown Attendance: unknown
GP Great Britain 1978
Formula 1 World Championship (round 10)

Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown, Weather: unknown

Entry: 50

Practiced: 30

Started: 26

Classified: 10

Entry list
GP Great Britain 1978

Photos by courtesy of: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images and Justin Harrington

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 29.9.2005

Last photo update on this page: 13.4.2007


1 1 - Brabham BT46 #BT46/6 - Parmalat Racing Team Brabham BT46 #BT46/6 – Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995cc N/A
Parmalat Racing Team Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: red/black (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: parmalat

Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)

Result: 2nd (0 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 4th(1:17.48)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

2 2 - Brabham BT46 #BT46/5 - Parmalat Racing Team Brabham BT46 #BT46/5 – Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995cc N/A
Parmalat Racing Team Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: red/black (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: parmalat

Driven by: John Watson (GB)

DNS: Niki Lauda (A)

Result: 3rd (0 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 9th(1:18.57)

Photo updated: 13.4.2007

Photo by: Justin Harrington

3 3 - Tyrrell 008 #008/2 - Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 008 #008/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS

Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox mounting) - 40 laps

Grid: 19th(1:19.99)

Photo updated: 13.4.2007

Photo by: Justin Harrington

4 4 - Tyrrell 008 #008/3 - Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 008 #008/3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: elf oil/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS

Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)

Result: 4th - did not finish (Engine) - 76 laps

Grid: 10th(1:18.73)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

5 5 - Lotus 79 #79/R3 - John Player Team Lotus Lotus 79 #79/R3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB) Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+gold)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: OLYMPUS/Valvoline

Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 28 laps

Grid: 2nd(1:17.06)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

6 6 - Lotus 79 #79/R2 - John Player Team Lotus Lotus 79 #79/R2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB) Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+gold)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: OLYMPUS/Valvoline

Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)

Result: did not finish (Fuel system) - 6 laps

Grid: 1st(1:16.80)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

7 7 - McLaren M26 #M26/3 - Marlboro Team McLaren McLaren M26 #M26/3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Marlboro Team McLaren Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO

Driven by: James Hunt (GB)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 8 laps

Grid: 14th(1:19.05)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

9 9 - ATS HS1 #HS1/1 - ATS Racing Team ATS HS1 #HS1/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
ATS Racing Team Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS

Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)

Result: not classified (10 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 26th(1:20.71)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

10 10 - ATS HS1 #HS1/2 - ATS Racing Team ATS HS1 #HS1/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
ATS Racing Team Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS

Driven by: Keke Rosberg (SF)

Result: did not finish (Front suspension) - 59 laps

Grid: 22nd(1:20.27)

Photo updated: 13.4.2007

Photo by: Justin Harrington

11 11 - Ferrari 312 T3 #033 - Spa Ferrari SEFAC Ferrari 312 T3 #033 – Ferrari F12 3000cc N/A
Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I) Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white/silver)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip

Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)

Result: winner - 76 laps

Grid: 8th(1:18.45)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

12 12 - Ferrari 312 T3 #034 - Spa Ferrari SEFAC Ferrari 312 T3 #034 – Ferrari F12 3000cc N/A
Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I) Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white/silver)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip

Driven by: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)

Result: did not finish (Drive shaft) - 19 laps

Grid: 13th(1:18.99)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

14 14 - Fittipaldi F5A #F5A-1 - Fittipaldi Automotive Fittipaldi F5A #F5A-1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Fittipaldi Automotive (BR) Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow (+black/blue/red/green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: COPERSUCAR

Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 32 laps

Grid: 11th(1:18.78)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

15 15 - Renault RS01 #RS01/2 - Equipe Renault Renault RS01 #RS01/2 – Renault V6/90° 4v DOHC 1500cc Single-Turbo
Equipe Renault Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow (+white/black)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Renault elf

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 46 laps

Grid: 12th(1:18.88)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

16 16 - Shadow DN9 #DN9-1A - Shadow Cars Shadow DN9 #DN9-1A – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Shadow Cars Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip

Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)

Result: 5th (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 18th(1:19.98)

Photo updated: 13.4.2007

Photo by: Justin Harrington

17 17 - Shadow DN9 #DN9-4A - Shadow Cars Shadow DN9 #DN9-4A – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Shadow Cars Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip

Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 49 laps

Grid: 17th(1:19.83)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

18 18 - Surtees TS20 #TS20-02 - Durex Team Surtees Surtees TS20 #TS20-02 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Durex Team Surtees Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: orange/white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: durex/FINA/BRITISH AIR FERRIES

Driven by: Rupert Keegan (GB)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (1:21.10)

Photo updated: 13.4.2007

Photo by: Justin Harrington

19 19 - Surtees TS20 #TS20-01 - Beta Team Surtees Surtees TS20 #TS20-01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Beta Team Surtees (GB) Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: orange

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Beta/FINA

Driven by: Vittorio Brambilla (I)

Result: 9th (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 25th(1:20.70)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

20 20 - Wolf WR5 #WR5 - Walter Wolf Racing Wolf WR5 #WR5 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Walter Wolf Racing Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+gold)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol

Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 36 laps

Grid: 3rd(1:17.37)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

25 25 - Lotus 78 #78/R4 - Team Rebaque Lotus 78 #78/R4 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Team Rebaque Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+gold)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: GOODYEAR

Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 15 laps

Grid: 21st(1:20.24)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

26 26 - Ligier JS9 #JS9-01 - Equipe Ligier Ligier JS9 #JS9-01 – Matra V12 3000cc N/A
Equipe Ligier Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: GITANES

Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)

Result: 10th (3 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 7th(1:18.44)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

27 27 - Williams FW06 #FW06/002 - Williams GP Engineering Williams FW06 #FW06/002 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Williams GP Engineering Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: FLY saudia

Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)

Result: did not finish (Drive shaft) - 26 laps

Grid: 6th(1:18.36)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

30 30 - McLaren M26 #M26/6 - Liggett Group with BS Fabrications McLaren M26 #M26/6 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Liggett Group with BS Fabrications Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD

Driven by: Brett Lunger (USA)

Result: 8th (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 24th(1:20.39)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

35 35 - Arrows FA1 #FA1/3 - Arrows Racing Team Arrows FA1 #FA1/3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Arrows Racing Team Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: gold

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Warsteiner

Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)

Result: did not finish (Puncture) - 40 laps

Grid: 5th(1:18.28)

Photo updated: 29.9.2005

Photo by: Barry Boor Barry's Racing Images

36 36 - Arrows FA1 #FA1/2 - Arrows Racing Team Arrows FA1 #FA1/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
Arrows Racing Team Open wheel car
Mid-engined

Colors: gold

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Warsteiner

Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (1:20.73)

Photo updated: 13.4.2007

Photo by: Justin Harrington


Cars not available on a photo:

8 McLaren M26 #M26/5 McLaren M26
22 Ensign N177 #MN-08 Ensign N177
23 Ensign N175 #MN-04 Ensign N175
33 McLaren M26 #M26/7 McLaren M26
37 Merzario A1 #A1/01 Merzario A1
40 McLaren M23 #M23/14 McLaren M23

Also some T-cars missing


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