Complete Archive of Chassis 308E/5

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GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
2424 - Hesketh 308E Ford #308E/5 - Olympus Cameras with Hesketh RacingHesketh 308E #308E/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Olympus Cameras with Hesketh RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Eddie Cheever (USA)Result: did not finish (Oil pipe)
Grid: 25th (1:17.8300)
Colours: dark blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
International TrophyDaily Express International Trophy19.3.1978
2424 - Hesketh 308E Ford #308E/5 - Olympus Cameras with HeskethHesketh 308E #308E/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Olympus Cameras with HeskethOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Divina Galica (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 17th (1:23.0700)
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
2424 - Hesketh 308E Ford #308E/5 - Olympus/HeskethHesketh 308E #308E/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Olympus/HeskethOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid:
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett
GP Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
24TThe car is not available on a photoHesketh 308E #308E/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Olympus Cameras RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
2424 - Hesketh 308E Ford #308E/5 - Olympus Cameras with Hesketh RacingHesketh 308E #308E/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Olympus Cameras with Hesketh RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 26th (1:25.6900)
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens
GP SwedenGrand Prix of Sweden17.6.1978
24The car did not arriveHesketh 308E #308E/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Olympus Cameras with Hesketh RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Derek Daly (IRL)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear