GP Great Britain 1977 - Photo Gallery

McLaren M23 #12 - 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: Jochen Mass (D)

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

Sponsors: unknown

Colours: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Tyres: Goodyear

Programme Cover

Event: John Player British Grand Prix (Grand Prix d'Europe)		Date: 16.7.1977
Track: Silverstone Circuit (GB), unknown length	Distance: 68 laps	Attendance: unknown
GP Great Britain
Formula 1 World Championship (round 10)

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

Entered: 39

Practiced: 36

Started: 26

Classified: 15

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Randal Warner (56), Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com (21) and Barry Boor (8)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 29/09/2005 Last photo update on this page: 02/08/2024


1	McLaren M26 #M26/2 - 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: winner Grid: 1^st (1:18.4900)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


2	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: Jochen Mass (D)	Result: 4^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th (1:19.5500)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


3	Tyrrell P34 #P34/5 - 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: Ronnie Peterson (S)	Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 10^th (1:19.4200)
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


4	Tyrrell P34 #P34/7 - 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: did not finish (Brakes, accident) Grid: 18^th (1:19.9000)
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


4T	Tyrrell P34 #P34/6 - 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: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


5	Lotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: 14^th - did not finish (Engine) Grid: 6^th (1:19.1100)
	Sponsors: Valvoline		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: Valvoline		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


6	Lotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - 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: Gunnar Nilsson (S)	Result: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 5^th (1:18.9500)
	Sponsors: Valvoline		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: Valvoline		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


7	Brabham BT45 B #BT45/1 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2991 cc N/A
	Martini Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Martini Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John Watson (GB)	Result: did not finish (Fuel pressure, engine) Grid: 2^nd (1:18.7700)
	Sponsors: MARTINI RACING/FINA		Colours: red (+blue)
	Sponsors: MARTINI RACING/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


8	Brabham BT45 B #BT45/3 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2991 cc N/A
	Martini Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Martini Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)	Result: 5^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (1:19.1600)
	Sponsors: MARTINI RACING/FINA		Colours: red (+blue)
	Sponsors: MARTINI RACING/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


9	March 761 #761B-3-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Hollywood March Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Hollywood March Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Alex Ribeiro (BR)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 27^th (1:20.4600)
	Sponsors: hollywood/CAIXA		Colours: red/white (+blue)
	Sponsors: hollywood/CAIXA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


10	March 761 #761B-1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Rothmans International Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Rothmans International Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Ian Scheckter (ZA)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 24^th (1:20.3100)
	Sponsors: ROTHMANS		Colours: darker/lighter
	Sponsors: ROTHMANS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


11	Ferrari 312 T2 #031 - Ferrari 312 B F12 2991 cc N/A
	Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)	Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd (1:18.8400)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


11T	Ferrari 312 T2 #027 - Ferrari 312 B F12 3000 cc N/A
	Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)		Mid-engined
		Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


12	Ferrari 312 T2 #029 - Ferrari 312 B F12 2991 cc N/A
	Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)	Result: 15^th (6 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th (1:19.6400)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


15	Renault RS01 #RS01/1 - Renault Gordini EF1 V6/90° 4v DOHC 1491 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 (Turbocharger) Grid: 21^st (1:20.1100)
	Sponsors: Renault/elf		Colours: yellow (+black/white)
	Sponsors: Renault/elf		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


16	Shadow DN8 #DN8-1A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)	Result: did not finish (Fuel pressure) Grid: 25^th (1:20.3500)
	Sponsors: AMBROSIO/Tabatip		Colours: white (+blue/red)
	Sponsors: AMBROSIO/Tabatip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


17	Shadow DN8 #DN8-3A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)	Result: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 12^th (1:19.6000)
	Sponsors: AMBROSIO/Tabatip		Colours: white (+blue/red)
	Sponsors: AMBROSIO/Tabatip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


17T	Shadow DN8 #DN8-4A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
		Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: AMBROSIO/Tabatip		Colours: white (+blue/red)
	Sponsors: AMBROSIO/Tabatip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 02/08/2024	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


18	Surtees TS19 #TS19-07 - 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: Vern Schuppan (AUS) listed, never drove: Hans Binder (A)	Result: 13^th (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd (1:20.2400)
	Sponsors: durex		Colours: white (+black/brown)
	Sponsors: durex		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


19	Surtees TS19 #TS19-06 - 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: 8^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 8^th (1:19.2000)
	Sponsors: Beta		Colours: white (+orange/black)
	Sponsors: Beta		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


20	Wolf WR1 #WR1 - 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 (Engine) Grid: 4^th (1:18.8500)
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


22	Ensign N177 #MN-06 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team Tissot Ensign with Castrol (GB)		Open wheel car
	Team Tissot Ensign with Castrol (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 28^th (1:20.7900) - 29^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: TISSOT/Castrol		Colours: dark blue (+white)
	Sponsors: TISSOT/Castrol		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


23	Ensign N177 #MN-08 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Theodore Racing Hong Kong (HK)		Open wheel car
	Theodore Racing Hong Kong (HK)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)	Result: did not finish (Electrics) Grid: 16^th (1:19.8100)
	Sponsors: elf/THEODORE RACING HONG KONG		Colours: white
	Sponsors: elf/THEODORE RACING HONG KONG		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


24	Hesketh 308E #308E/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Penthouse Rizla Racing		Open wheel car
	Penthouse Rizla Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rupert Keegan (GB)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 13^th (1:19.6400)
	Sponsors: PENTHOUSE/BAF		Colours: blue/white (+orange)
	Sponsors: PENTHOUSE/BAF		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


26	Ligier JS7 #JS7-01 - Matra MS73 V12 2993 cc N/A
	Ligier Gitanes (F)		Open wheel car
	Ligier Gitanes (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)	Result: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 15^th (1:19.7500)
	Sponsors: GITANES/norev		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: GITANES/norev		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor


27	March 761 #761-7-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Williams Grand Prix Eng. Ltd. (GB)		Open wheel car
	Williams Grand Prix Eng. Ltd. (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: /Patrick Neve (B)	Result: 10^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 26^th (1:20.3600)
	Sponsors: BELLE-VUE/Fly saudia		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: BELLE-VUE/Fly saudia		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


28	Fittipaldi F5 #F5-1 - 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: 22^nd (1:20.2000)
	Sponsors: copersucar		Colours: yellow (+blue/green/red)
	Sponsors: copersucar		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


28T	Fittipaldi FD04 #FD04-3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)		Open wheel car
	Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)		Mid-engined
	Drivers listed: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)	Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: copersucar		Colours: yellow (+blue/green/red)
	Sponsors: copersucar		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


30	McLaren M23 #14 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	BS Fabrications (GB)		Open wheel car
	BS Fabrications (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Brett Lunger (USA)	Result: 13^th (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th (1:20.0600)
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD		Colours: white (+red)
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


31	Lec CRP1 #CRP1-01 (Pilbeam) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Lec Refrigeration Racing		Open wheel car
	Lec Refrigeration Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: David Purley (GB)	Result: did not qualify (Accident in practice) Grid: (1:20.6300) - 28^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: Lec		Colours: dark blue (+red/white)
	Sponsors: Lec		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/08/2024	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


32	March 761 #761-8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	F and S Racing with Marlboro (GB)		Open wheel car
	F and S Racing with Marlboro (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Mikko Kozarowitsky (FIN)	Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify) Grid:
	Sponsors: F&S PROPERTIES/Marlboro		Colours: light/darker
	Sponsors: F&S PROPERTIES/Marlboro		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


34	Penske PC4 #PC4-002 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	ATS Formula One Team		Open wheel car
	ATS Formula One Team		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)	Result: 9^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 20^th (1:20.1000)
	Sponsors: A T S		Colours: yellow (+red/black)
	Sponsors: A T S		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


35	BRM P207 #P207-02 - BRM P202 V12 2998 cc N/A
	Rotary Watches Stanley BRM (GB)		Open wheel car
	Rotary Watches Stanley BRM (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB) listed, never drove: Conny Andersson (S)	Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify) Grid:
	Sponsors: ROTARY WATCHES		Colours: light blue/white
	Sponsors: ROTARY WATCHES		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


36	McLaren M23 #6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Iberia Formula One		Open wheel car
	Iberia Formula One		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Emilio de Villota (E)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 30^th (1:21.5300) - 31^st fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: IBERIA/Visit Spain		Colours: light/lighter
	Sponsors: IBERIA/Visit Spain		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


37	March 761 B #761B-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	A. Merzario Team (I)		Open wheel car
	A. Merzario Team (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)	Result: did not finish (Drive shaft) Grid: 17^th (1:19.8800)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/FINA		Colours: red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/09/2005	Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor


38	March 761 #761-T - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	The British Formula One Racing Team (GB)		Open wheel car
	The British Formula One Racing Team (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Brian Henton (GB)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 29^th (1:20.7900) - 30^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: SWAN LAGER/HENTON		Colours: light (+darker/dark)
	Sponsors: SWAN LAGER/HENTON		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


40	McLaren M23 #8-2 - 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: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)	Result: 11^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th (1:19.3200)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015	Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


44	Surtees TS19 #TS19-05 - 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 (Did not pre-qualify) Grid:
	Sponsors: Melchester Racing		Colours: light (+darker)
	Sponsors: Melchester Racing		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


45	McGuire BM1 #FW04/2 (Willliams) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Windmill Motor Caravans (AUS)		Open wheel car
	Windmill Motor Caravans (AUS)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Brian McGuire (AUS)	Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify) Grid:
	Sponsors: Windmill Motor Caravans		Colours: black (+red/yellow)
	Sponsors: Windmill Motor Caravans		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com

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