GP Belgium 1978 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars

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

Drivers listed: Patrick Tambay (F)

Result: car not used

Sponsors: unknown

Colours: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Tyres: Goodyear

Programme Cover

Event: Grand Prix of Belgium		Date: 21.5.1978
Track: Zolder (B), 4.262 kms	Distance: 70 laps	Attendance: unknown
GP Belgium
Formula 1 World Championship (round 6)

Start time: 15:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left; Weather: unknown

Entered: 33

Practiced: 30

Started: 24

Classified: 13

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: H-J Roegler (84), Paul Kooyman (22), Wolfgang Clemens (18) and Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com (1)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 25/04/2006 Last photo update on this page: 02/08/2024


1	Brabham BT46 #BT46/4 - 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: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 3^rd (1:21.700)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Colours: red/black (+blue)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler


2	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: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 9^th (1:23.260)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Colours: red/black (+blue)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


2T	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)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: parmalat		Colours: red/black (+blue)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


3	Tyrrell 008 #008/4 - 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: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd (1:24.850)
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


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: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 13^th (1:23.820)
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


4T	Tyrrell 008 #008/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Open wheel car
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Mid-engined
	Drivers listed: Patrick Depailler (F)	Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman


5	Lotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - 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: winner Grid: 1^st (1:20.900)
	Sponsors: John Player Special/Valvoline		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: John Player Special/Valvoline		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler


5T	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
	Drivers listed: Mario Andretti (USA)	Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: John Player Special/Valvoline		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: John Player Special/Valvoline		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Wolfgang Clemens


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: Ronnie Peterson (S)	Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (1:22.620)
	Sponsors: John Player Special/Valvoline		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: John Player Special/Valvoline		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler


7	McLaren M26 #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: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 6^th (1:22.500)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler


7T	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
	Drivers listed: James Hunt (GB)	Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: unknown		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and Wolfgang Clemens


9	ATS HS1 #HS1/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team ATS (D)		Open wheel car
	Team ATS (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)	Result: practiced only (Raced spare car) Grid: T-car (1:24.140)
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Colours: yellow (+silver)
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


9T	ATS HS1 #HS1/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team ATS (D)		Open wheel car
	Team ATS (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)	Result: 11^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 16^th (1:24.140)
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Colours: yellow (+silver)
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler, Wolfgang Clemens and Paul Kooyman


10	ATS HS1 #HS1/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team ATS (D)		Open wheel car
	Team ATS (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Alberto Colombo (I) listed, never drove: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 28^th (1:26.010)
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Colours: yellow (+silver)
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


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: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd (1:21.690)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler


11T	Ferrari 312 T3 #035 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Ferrari Sefac (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari Sefac (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


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: 4^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4^th (1:21.770)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler


14	Fittipaldi F5A #F5A-3 - 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 (Accident) Grid: 15^th (1:24.110)
	Sponsors: COPERSUCAR		Colours: yellow (+green/blue/orange/red)
	Sponsors: COPERSUCAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


15	Renault RS01 #RS01/3 - 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: not classified (14 laps behind the winner) Grid: 10^th (1:23.580)
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Colours: yellow (+white/black)
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


15T	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: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Colours: yellow (+white/black)
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


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: not classified (14 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th (1:24.470)
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


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 (Differential) Grid: 18^th (1:24.180)
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler


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: 25^th (1:25.400)
	Sponsors: durex/BRITISH AIR FERRIES		Colours: orange/white
	Sponsors: durex/BRITISH AIR FERRIES		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


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: 13^th - did not finish (Engine) Grid: 12^th (1:23.780)
	Sponsors: Beta/FINA		Colours: orange
	Sponsors: Beta/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


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 (Accident) Grid: 5^th (1:22.120)
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


22	Ensign N177 #MN-06 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Tissot Ensign (GB)		Open wheel car
	Tissot Ensign (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: /Jacky Ickx (B)	Result: 12^th (6 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd (1:24.820)
	Sponsors: TISSOT/Marlboro		Colours: dark blue (+silver)
	Sponsors: TISSOT/Marlboro		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


22T	Ensign N177 #MN-08 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Tissot Ensign (GB)		Open wheel car
	Tissot Ensign (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: /Jacky Ickx (B)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: TISSOT/FINA		Colours: dark blue (+silver)
	Sponsors: TISSOT/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Wolfgang Clemens


24	Hesketh 308E #308E/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Olympus Cameras with Hesketh Racing		Open wheel car
	Olympus Cameras with Hesketh Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 26^th (1:25.690)
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS		Colours: blue (+yellow)
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


26	Ligier JS7 /9 #JS7-01 - Matra MS73 V12 3000 cc N/A
	Ligier Gitanes (F)		Open wheel car
	Ligier Gitanes (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)	Result: 5^th - did not finish (Accident) Grid: 14^th (1:23.900)
	Sponsors: GITANES		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: GITANES		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler


27	Williams FW06 #001 - 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: 10^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th (1:23.710)
	Sponsors: FLY saudia		Colours: white (+green)
	Sponsors: FLY saudia		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


27T	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: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: FLY saudia		Colours: white (+green)
	Sponsors: FLY saudia		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


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: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 24^th (1:24.990)
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


30T	McLaren M23 B #11 - 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
	Drivers listed: Brett Lunger (USA)	Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 02/08/2024	Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com


31	Martini Mk.23 #1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Automobile Martini (F)		Open wheel car
	Automobile Martini (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: René Arnoux (F)	Result: 9^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th (1:24.280)
	Sponsors: R.M.O./elf/SILVER MATCH		Colours: white/red (+blue)
	Sponsors: R.M.O./elf/SILVER MATCH		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


32	Theodore TR1 #TR1-2 - 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: Keke Rosberg (FIN)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 27^th (1:25.870)
	Sponsors: THEODORE RACING		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: THEODORE RACING		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens


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: 8^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 21^st (1:24.810)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


35	Arrows FA1 #FA1/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Warsteiner Arrows (GB)		Open wheel car
	Warsteiner Arrows (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)	Result: did not finish (Rear suspension) Grid: 8^th (1:23.250)
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Colours: gold
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019	Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Paul Kooyman


36	Arrows FA1 #FA1/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Warsteiner Arrows (GB)		Open wheel car
	Warsteiner Arrows (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 17^th (1:24.140)
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Colours: gold
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens

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