Complete Archive of Chassis 78/1

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GP ArgentinaArgentine GP9.1.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/1 (JPS-15) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 5th - did not finish (Wheel bearing)
Grid: 8th (1:50.1300)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/08/2023Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
GP ArgentinaArgentine GP9.1.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: car not used (Car used by Andretti)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP BrazilBrazilian GP23.1.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 5th
Grid: 10th (2:32.1400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP South AfricaSouth African GP5.3.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/1 (JPS-15) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 12th
Grid: 10th (1:16.6500)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
Race of ChampionsMarlboro Daily Mail, Race of Champions20.3.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix3.4.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Special (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP SpainGran Premio de Espana8.5.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP Monaco35e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco22.5.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium5.6.1977
6TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP SwedenGislaved Grand Prix of Sweden19.6.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP FranceFrench GP3.7.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP ArgentinaArgentine GP15.1.1978
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 25th (1:52.5200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP BrazilBrazilian GP29.1.1978
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: did not finish (Driver fatigue)
Grid: 22nd (1:43.8600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
2525 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/1 (JPS-15) - Team RebaqueLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: 10th
Grid: 22nd (1:17.5000)
Colours: brown (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
International TrophyDaily Express International Trophy19.3.1978
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/1 (JPS-15) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 1st (1:16.0700)
Colours: brown (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/08/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Fairbanks and Martin Lee
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
2525 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/1 (JPS-15) - RebaqueLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid:
Colours: brown (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
GP Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP SpainXXIV Gran Premio de España Formula 14.6.1978
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 18th (1:20.2100)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP SwedenGrand Prix of Sweden17.6.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP France64e Grand Prix de France2.7.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix16.7.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP GermanyGrosser Preis von Deutschland30.7.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
Austrian Grand Prix Formula 1Grand Prix von Österreich13.8.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of the United States1.10.1978
25T25T - Lotus 78 Ford #78/1 (JPS-15) - Team RebaqueLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: brown (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2015Photo by courtesy of: Art
GP CanadaGrand Prix du Canada8.10.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
Race of ChampionsRace of Champions15.4.1979
43The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Madom F1 TeamOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emilio de Villota (E)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 12th (1:21.6700)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear