Photos of Brabham BT46

GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/4 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/4 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (1:14.6500)
Colours: red
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
22 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/3 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/3 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: 3rd
Grid: 10th (1:15.6200)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/4 - Parmalat/BrabhamBrabham BT46 #BT46/4 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat/Brabham (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: did not finish (Spark box)
Grid: 3rd (1:20.9370)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Steve Tandy and Bob Moffett
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
1T1T - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/2 - Parmalat/BrabhamBrabham BT46 #BT46/2 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat/Brabham (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Niki Lauda (A)Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
22 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/3 - Parmalat/BrabhamBrabham BT46 #BT46/3 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat/Brabham (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 5th (1:21.2440)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Steve Tandy
GP Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/4 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/4 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: 2nd
Grid: 3rd (1:28.8400)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/08/2023Photo by courtesy of: Lapin74jp (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/4 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/4 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 3rd (1:21.7000)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
22 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/3 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/3 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 9th (1:23.2600)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
2T2T - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/5 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/5 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP France64e Grand Prix de France2.7.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/6 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/6 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 3rd (1:44.7100)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
GP France64e Grand Prix de France2.7.1978
22 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/4 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/4 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: 4th
Grid: 1st (1:44.4100)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix16.7.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/6 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/6 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: 2nd
Grid: 4th (1:17.4800)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix16.7.1978
22 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/5 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/5 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)
DNS:
Niki Lauda (A)
Result: 3rd
Grid: 9th (1:18.5700)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Justin Harrington
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland27.8.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/7 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/7 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: 3rd
Grid: 3rd (1:17.3300)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland27.8.1978
1T1T - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/6 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/6 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland27.8.1978
22 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/5 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/5 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: 4th
Grid: 8th (1:17.7300)
Colours: red/black (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP Italy49° Gran Premio d' Italia10.9.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/7 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/7 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: winner
Grid: 4th (1:38.2150)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP Italy49° Gran Premio d' Italia10.9.1978
22 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/5 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/5 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid: 7th (1:38.6100)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of the United States1.10.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/7 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/7 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 5th (1:39.8920)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2015Photo by courtesy of: Art and Wayne Ellwood
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of the United States1.10.1978
22 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/8 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/8 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 7th (1:40.0000)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
GP CanadaGrand Prix du Canada8.10.1978
11 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/7 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/7 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)Result: did not finish (Brakes)
Grid: 7th (1:39.0200)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: www.autocourse.ca and William Siegfriedt
GP CanadaGrand Prix du Canada8.10.1978
6666 - Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo #BT46/5 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT46 #BT46/5 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nelson Piquet (BR)Result: 11th
Grid: 14th (1:39.6240)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: William Siegfriedt