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Programme Cover - GP Great Britain 1977
Event: John Player British Grand Prix (Grand Prix d'Europe)Date: 16.7.1977
Track: Silverstone Circuit (GB), unknown lengthDistance: 68 lapsAttendance: unknown

GP Great Britain
Start time: 15:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 50

Practiced: 36

Started: 26

Classified: 15
Entry List
Entry List - GP Great Britain 1977
Photos by courtesy of: Randal Warner (56) and Barry Boor (8)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 29/09/2005 Last photo update on this page: 23/03/2015
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11 - McLaren M26 Ford #M26/2 - Marlboro Team McLarenMcLaren M26 #M26/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: James Hunt (GB)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:18.490)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
22 - McLaren M26 Ford #M26/3 - Marlboro Team McLarenMcLaren M26 #M26/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)Result: 4th (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:19.550)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
33 - Tyrrell P34 Ford #P34/5 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell P34 #P34/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 10th (1:19.420)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
44 - Tyrrell P34 Ford #P34/7 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell P34 #P34/7 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Brakes, accident)
Grid: 18th (1:19.900)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
4T4T - Tyrrell P34 Ford #P34/6 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell P34 #P34/6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/R3 - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/R3 - 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: 14th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 6th (1:19.110)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/R2 - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/R2 - 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: 3rd (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:18.950)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
77 - Brabham BT45B Alfa Romeo #BT45/1 - Martini RacingBrabham BT45 B #BT45/1 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2991 cc N/A
Martini Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: did not finish (Fuel pressure, engine)
Grid: 2nd (1:18.770)
Colours: red (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor
88 - Brabham BT45B Alfa Romeo #BT45/3 - Martini RacingBrabham BT45 B #BT45/3 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2991 cc N/A
Martini Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)Result: 5th (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:19.160)
Colours: red (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
99 - March 761 Ford #761B-3-2 - Hollywood March RacingMarch 761 #761B-3-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Hollywood March Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alex Ribeiro (BR)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 27th (1:20.460)
Colours: red/white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
1111 - Ferrari 312 T2 #031 - Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. SefacFerrari 312 T2 #031 - Ferrari 312 B F12 2991 cc N/A
Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: 2nd (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:18.840)
Colours: red (+white/silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
1212 - Ferrari 312 T2 #029 - Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. SefacFerrari 312 T2 #029 - Ferrari 312 B F12 2991 cc N/A
Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)Result: 15th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:19.640)
Colours: red (+white/silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
1515 - Renault RS01 Turbo #RS01/1 - Equipe Renault ElfRenault RS01 #RS01/1 - Renault Gordini EF1 V6/90° 4v DOHC 1491 cc 1xGarrett
Equipe Renault Elf (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)Result: did not finish (Turbocharger)
Grid: 21st (1:20.110)
Colours: yellow (+black/white)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor
1616 - Shadow DN8 Ford #DN8-1A - Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow RacingShadow DN8 #DN8-1A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)Result: did not finish (Fuel pressure)
Grid: 25th (1:20.350)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor
1717 - Shadow DN8 Ford #DN8-3A - Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow RacingShadow DN8 #DN8-3A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)Result: 7th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:19.600)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
1818 - Surtees TS19 Ford #TS19-07 - Durex Team SurteesSurtees TS19 #TS19-07 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Durex Team Surtees (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vern Schuppan (AUS)
listed, never drove: Hans Binder (A)		Result: 13th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:20.240)
Colours: white (+black/brown)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
1919 - Surtees TS19 Ford #TS19-06 - Beta Team SurteesSurtees TS19 #TS19-06 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Beta Team Surtees (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vittorio Brambilla (I)Result: 8th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:19.200)
Colours: white (+orange/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
2020 - Wolf WR1 Ford #WR1 - Walter Wolf RacingWolf WR1 #WR1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Walter Wolf Racing (CDN)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 4th (1:18.850)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
2222 - Ensign N177 Ford #MN-06 - Team Tissot Ensign with CastrolEnsign N177 #MN-06 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Tissot Ensign with Castrol (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 28th (1:20.790)
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
2424 - Hesketh 308E Ford #308E-3 - Penthouse Rizla RacingHesketh 308E #308E-3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Penthouse Rizla RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rupert Keegan (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 13th (1:19.640)
Colours: blue/white (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor
2626 - Ligier JS7 Matra #JS7-01 - Ligier GitanesLigier JS7 #JS7-01 - Matra MS73 V12 2993 cc N/A
Ligier Gitanes (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)Result: 6th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:19.750)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor
2727 - March 761 Ford #761-7-2 - Williams Grand Prix Eng. Ltd.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
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Neve (B)Result: 10th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (1:20.360)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
2828 - Fittipaldi F5 Ford #F5-1 - Fittipaldi AutomotiveFittipaldi F5 #F5-1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 22nd (1:20.200)
Colours: yellow (+blue/green/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
28T28T - Fittipaldi FD04 Ford #FD04-3 - Fittipaldi AutomotiveFittipaldi FD04 #FD04-3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used
Colours: yellow (+blue/green/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
3434 - Penske PC4 Ford #PC4-002 - ATS Formula One TeamPenske PC4 #PC4-002 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
ATS Formula One TeamOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)Result: 9th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:20.100)
Colours: yellow (+red/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
3737 - March 761B Ford #761B-2 - A. Merzario TeamMarch 761 B #761B-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
A. Merzario Team (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 17th (1:19.880)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/09/2005Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor
4040 - McLaren M23 Ford #M23/8-2 - Marlboro Team McLarenMcLaren M23 #M23/8-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)Result: 11th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:19.320)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
No photos available:
2TThe car is not available on a photoMcLaren M23 #M23/12 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/R4 - 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
7TThe car is not available on a photoBrabham BT45 B #BT45/6 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Martini Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
10The car is not available on a photoMarch 761 #761B-1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Rothmans International Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ian Scheckter (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 24th (1:20.310)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
11TThe car is not available on a photoFerrari 312 T2 #027 - Ferrari 312 B F12 3000 cc N/A
Ferrari Automobili S.P.A. Sefac (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
17TThe car is not available on a photoShadow DN8 #DN8-4A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Ambrosio Tabatip Shadow Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18TThe car is not available on a photoSurtees TS19 #TS19-02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Durex Team Surtees (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vern Schuppan (AUS)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
20TThe car is not available on a photoWolf WR2 #WR2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Walter Wolf Racing (CDN)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22TThe car is not available on a photoEnsign N177 #MN-07 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Tissot Ensign with Castrol (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoEnsign N177 #MN-08 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Theodore Racing Hong KongOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 16th (1:19.810)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24TThe car is not available on a photoHesketh 308E #308E-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Penthouse Rizla RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rupert Keegan (GB)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24TThe car is not available on a photoHesketh 308E #308E-4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Penthouse Rizla RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rupert Keegan (GB)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26TThe car is not available on a photoLigier JS7 #JS7-02 - Matra MS73 V12 3000 cc N/A
Ligier Gitanes (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
30The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M23 #M23/14 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
BS Fabrications (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brett Lunger (USA)Result: 13th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:20.060)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoLec CRP1 #CRP1-01 (Pilbeam) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Lec Refrigeration RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Purley (GB)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: (1:20.630)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The car is not available on a photoMarch 761 #761-8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
F and S Racing with MarlboroOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mikko Kozarowitsky (FIN)Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoMarch 761 #761-3-3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
F and S Racing with Marlboro (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Andy Sutcliffe (GB)
listed, never drove: Boy Hayje (NL)		Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34TThe car is not available on a photoPenske PC4 #PC4-001 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
ATS Formula One TeamOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoBRM P207 #P207-02 - BRM P202 V12 2991 cc N/A
Rotary Watches Stanley BRM (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB)
listed, never drove: Conny Andersson (S)		Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35TThe car is not available on a photoBRM P207 #P207-01 - BRM P202 V12 2998 cc N/A
Rotary Watches Stanley BRM (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB)Result: practiced only (Spare car, tried in pre-qualifying)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M23 #M23/6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Iberia Formula OneOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emilio de Villota (E)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 30th (1:21.530)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
38The car is not available on a photoMarch 761 #761-T - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
The British Formula One Racing TeamOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian Henton (GB)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 29th (1:20.790)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
44The car is not available on a photoSurtees TS19 #TS19-05 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Melchester RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Trimmer (GB)Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
45The car is not available on a photoMcGuire BM1 #FW04 (Willliams) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Windmill Motor Caravans (AUS)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian McGuire (AUS)Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid:
Colours: black (+red/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
25The car did not arriveHesketh 308E #308E-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Hesketh RacingOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Harald Ertl (A)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
42The car did not arriveSurtees TS16 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
David Prophet (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: David Prophet (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
43The car did not arrivePenske PC3 #02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Hexagon of HighgateOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Derek Bell (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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Photos by: Randal Warner (3)
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