GP Great Britain 1978 - Photo Gallery

Brabham BT46 #BT46/3 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A

Parmalat Racing (GB)

Open wheel car

Parmalat Racing (GB)

Mid-engined

Driven by: John Watson (GB)

Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car

Sponsors: unknown

Colours: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Programme Cover

Event: John Player British Grand Prix		Date: 16.7.1978
Track: Brands Hatch Circuit (GB), 4.206 kms	Distance: 76 laps = 320 kilometres	Attendance: unknown
GP Great Britain
Formula 1 World Championship (round 10)

Start time: 15:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 50

Practiced: 30

Started: 26

Classified: 10

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Randal Warner (32), Barry Boor (15) and Justin Harrington (4)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 29/09/2005 Last photo update on this page: 08/03/2015


1	Brabham BT46 #BT46/6 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
	Parmalat Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Parmalat Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)	Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4^th (1:17.480)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Colours: red/black (+blue)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


2	Brabham BT46 #BT46/5 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
	Parmalat Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Parmalat Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John Watson (GB) DNS: Niki Lauda (A)	Result: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th (1:18.570)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Colours: red/black (+blue)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Justin Harrington and Randal Warner


3	Tyrrell 008 #008/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Open wheel car
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox mounting) Grid: 19^th (1:19.990)
	Sponsors: elf oil/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf oil/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Justin Harrington and Randal Warner


4	Tyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Open wheel car
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)	Result: 4^th - did not finish (Engine) Grid: 10^th (1:18.730)
	Sponsors: elf oil/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf oil/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


5	Lotus 79 #79/R3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus (GB)		Open wheel car
	John Player Team Lotus (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)	Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 2^nd (1:17.060)
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS/Valvoline		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS/Valvoline		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


6	Lotus 79 #79/R2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus (GB)		Open wheel car
	John Player Team Lotus (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)	Result: did not finish (Fuel system) Grid: 1^st (1:16.800)
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS/Valvoline		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS/Valvoline		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


7	McLaren M26 #M26/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: James Hunt (GB)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 14^th (1:19.050)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/09/2005	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor


7T	McLaren M26 E #M26/4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: James Hunt (GB)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


8	McLaren M26 #M26/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)	Result: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 20^th (1:20.140)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


9	ATS HS1 #HS1/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	ATS Racing (D)		Open wheel car
	ATS Racing (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)	Result: not classified (10 laps behind the winner) Grid: 26^th (1:20.710)
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


10	ATS HS1 #HS1/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	ATS Racing (D)		Open wheel car
	ATS Racing (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Keke Rosberg (FIN)	Result: did not finish (Front suspension) Grid: 22^nd (1:20.270)
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Colours: yellow
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Justin Harrington


11	Ferrari 312 T3 #033 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)	Result: winner Grid: 8^th (1:18.450)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


12	Ferrari 312 T3 #034 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)	Result: did not finish (Drive shaft) Grid: 13^th (1:18.990)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


14	Fittipaldi F5A #F5A-1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)		Open wheel car
	Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)	Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 11^th (1:18.780)
	Sponsors: COPERSUCAR		Colours: yellow (+black/blue/red/green)
	Sponsors: COPERSUCAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


15	Renault RS01 #RS01/2 - Renault Gordini EF1 V6/90° 4v DOHC 1492 cc 1xGarrett
	Equipe Renault Elf (F)		Open wheel car
	Equipe Renault Elf (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)	Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 12^th (1:18.880)
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Colours: yellow (+white/black)
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


16	Shadow DN9 #DN9-1A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Villiger Shadow (GB)		Open wheel car
	Villiger Shadow (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)	Result: 5^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 18^th (1:19.980)
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


17	Shadow DN9 #DN9-4A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Villiger Shadow (GB)		Open wheel car
	Villiger Shadow (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 17^th (1:19.830)
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/09/2005	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor


18	Surtees TS20 #TS20-02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Durex Team Surtees (GB)		Open wheel car
	Durex Team Surtees (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rupert Keegan (GB)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 29^th (1:21.100)
	Sponsors: durex/FINA/BRITISH AIR FERRIES		Colours: orange/white
	Sponsors: durex/FINA/BRITISH AIR FERRIES		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Justin Harrington and Randal Warner


19	Surtees TS20 #TS20-01 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Beta Team Surtees (GB)		Open wheel car
	Beta Team Surtees (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Vittorio Brambilla (I)	Result: 9^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 25^th (1:20.700)
	Sponsors: Beta/FINA		Colours: orange
	Sponsors: Beta/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


20	Wolf WR5 #WR5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Walter Wolf Racing (CDN)		Open wheel car
	Walter Wolf Racing (CDN)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 3^rd (1:17.370)
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


22	Ensign N177 #MN-08 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team Tissot Ensign (GB)		Open wheel car
	Team Tissot Ensign (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL) listed, never drove: Jacky Ickx (B)	Result: did not finish (Lost wheel) Grid: 15^th (1:19.130)
	Sponsors: TISSOT/MOPAR		Colours: dark blue (+yellow)
	Sponsors: TISSOT/MOPAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


23	Ensign N175 #MN-04 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Mario Deliotti Racing		Open wheel car
	Mario Deliotti Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Geoff Lees (GB)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 28^th (1:21.050)
	Sponsors: hi-line/TISSOT		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: hi-line/TISSOT		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


25	Lotus 78 #78/R4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team Rebaque (MEX)		Open wheel car
	Team Rebaque (MEX)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 21^st (1:20.240)
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Colours: brown (+gold)
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


26	Ligier JS9 #JS9-01 - Matra V12 3000 cc N/A
	Equipe Ligier Gitanes (F)		Open wheel car
	Equipe Ligier Gitanes (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)	Result: 10^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (1:18.440)
	Sponsors: GITANES		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: GITANES		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


27	Williams FW06 #002 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Williams Grand Prix Engineering (GB)		Open wheel car
	Williams Grand Prix Engineering (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)	Result: did not finish (Drive shaft) Grid: 6^th (1:18.360)
	Sponsors: FLY saudia		Colours: white (+green)
	Sponsors: FLY saudia		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


30	McLaren M26 #M26/6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Liggett Group with BS Fabrications (GB)		Open wheel car
	Liggett Group with BS Fabrications (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Brett Lunger (USA)	Result: 8^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 24^th (1:20.390)
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


33	McLaren M26 #M26/7 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro Team Mclaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro Team Mclaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: /Bruno Giacomelli (I)	Result: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 16^th (1:19.790)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


35	Arrows FA1 #FA1/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team (GB)		Open wheel car
	Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)	Result: did not finish (Puncture) Grid: 5^th (1:18.280)
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Colours: gold
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


36	Arrows FA1 #FA1/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team (GB)		Open wheel car
	Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 27^th (1:20.730)
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Colours: gold
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


37	Merzario A1 #A1/01 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team Merzario (I)		Open wheel car
	Team Merzario (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)	Result: did not finish (Fuel pump) Grid: 23^rd (1:20.350)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/FlorBath		Colours: black
	Sponsors: Marlboro/FlorBath		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


40	McLaren M23 #M23/14 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Melchester Racing		Open wheel car
	Melchester Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Tony Trimmer (GB)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 30^th (1:21.410)
	Sponsors: DUCKHAMS		Colours: white/blue/red
	Sponsors: DUCKHAMS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner

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