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GP Italy48° Gran Premio d' Italia11.9.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: winner
Grid: 4th (1:38.3700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/10/2012Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP Italy48° Gran Premio d' Italia11.9.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Italy48° Gran Premio d' Italia11.9.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - 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: did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 19th (1:39.8500)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/10/2012Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of The United States2.10.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: 2nd
Grid: 4th (1:41.4810)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/03/2018Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis, James McDougal and Art
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of The United States2.10.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/4 (JPS-18) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - 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: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 12th (1:42.8150)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/12/2015Photo by courtesy of: Art
GP CanadaLabatt's Grand Prix of Canada9.10.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: 9th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (1:11.3850)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Kielbiski and Wyman Pattee
GP CanadaLabatt's Grand Prix of Canada9.10.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/4 (JPS-18) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - 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: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 4th (1:12.9750)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/11/2009Photo by courtesy of: David Ahrenberg
Japan Grand PrixJapanese GP23.10.1977
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 1st (1:12.2300)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Japan Grand PrixJapanese GP23.10.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - 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: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 14th (1:13.6600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP ArgentinaArgentine GP15.1.1978
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: winner
Grid: 1st (1:47.7500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP ArgentinaArgentine GP15.1.1978
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP ArgentinaArgentine GP15.1.1978
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - 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: 5th
Grid: 3rd (1:48.3900)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP ArgentinaArgentine GP15.1.1978
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 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: did not qualify
Grid: 25th (1:52.5200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP BrazilBrazilian GP29.1.1978
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: 4th
Grid: 3rd (1:40.6200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP BrazilBrazilian GP29.1.1978
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP BrazilBrazilian GP29.1.1978
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - 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 (1:40.4500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP BrazilBrazilian GP29.1.1978
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 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: did not finish (Driver fatigue)
Grid: 22nd (1:43.8600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: 7th
Grid: 2nd (1:14.9000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood and Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - 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
GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - 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: winner
Grid: 11th (1:15.9400)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo 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
5T5T - Lotus 78 Ford - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 # - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
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
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player/LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player/Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 4th (1:21.1880)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett, Peter Wilson and Steve Tandy
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
5T5T - Lotus 78 Ford #78/4 (JPS-18) - John Player/LotusLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player/Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player/LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player/Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 4th
Grid: 6th (1:21.4740)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
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 Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - 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: 11th
Grid: 4th (1:29.1000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - 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)
DNS: Mario Andretti (USA)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 7th (1:29.2300)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - 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: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 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: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
5T5T - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Wolfgang Clemens
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - 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: 2nd
Grid: 7th (1:22.6200)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - 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: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify)
Grid: (1:25.1000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 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: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP SpainXXIV Gran Premio de España Formula 14.6.1978
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP SpainXXIV Gran Premio de España Formula 14.6.1978
6TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP SpainXXIV Gran Premio de España Formula 14.6.1978
25The car is not available on a photoLotus 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: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 18th (1:20.2100)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP SpainXXIV Gran Premio de España Formula 14.6.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - 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: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP SwedenGrand Prix of Sweden17.6.1978
25TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Rebaque (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
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