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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 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
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 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