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GP South Africa			South African GP			5.3.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - 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: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 6^th (1:16.380)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2016		Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood


GP South Africa			South African GP			5.3.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R1 - 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: 12^th Grid: 10^th (1:16.650)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2016		Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood


Race of Champions			Marlboro Daily Mail, Race of Champions			20.3.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - 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: did not finish (Electrics) Grid: 2^nd (1:19.390)
		Sponsors: Valvoline			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: Valvoline			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/09/2005		Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor


GP United States West			Long Beach Grand Prix			3.4.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		John Player Special (GB)			Open wheel car
		John Player Special (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)		Result: winner Grid: 2^nd (1:21.868)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005		Photo by courtesy of: Lynn Haddock


GP United States West			Long Beach Grand Prix			3.4.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		John Player Special (GB)			Open wheel car
		John Player Special (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)		Result: 8^th Grid: 16^th (1:23.384)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005		Photo by courtesy of: Lynn Haddock


GP Belgium			Grand Prix of Belgium			5.6.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - 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: did not finish (Collision with Watson) Grid: 1^st (1:24.640)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/09/2019		Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Paul Kooyman


GP Belgium			Grand Prix of Belgium			5.6.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - 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: winner Grid: 3^rd (1:26.450)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/09/2019		Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


GP France			French GP			3.7.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - 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: 4^th Grid: 3^rd (1:12.790)
		Sponsors: John Player Special/Valvoline			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special/Valvoline			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/12/2016		Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre


GP Great Britain			John Player British Grand Prix (Grand Prix d'Europe)			16.7.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - 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 (1:19.110)
		Sponsors: Valvoline			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: Valvoline			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


GP Great Britain			John Player British Grand Prix (Grand Prix d'Europe)			16.7.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - 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 Grid: 5^th (1:18.950)
		Sponsors: Valvoline			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: Valvoline			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


GP Netherlands			Grand Prix van Nederland			28.8.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - 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: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 1^st (1:18.650)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/10/2019		Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


GP Netherlands			Grand Prix van Nederland			28.8.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - 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: practiced only (Original race car) Grid: T-car (1:19.980)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/10/2019		Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


GP Netherlands			Grand Prix van Nederland			28.8.1977
6T		Lotus 78 #78/R4 - 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: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 5^th (1:19.570)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/10/2019		Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


GP Italy			48° Gran Premio d' Italia			11.9.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - 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: 4^th (1:38.370)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/10/2012		Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni


GP Italy			48° Gran Premio d' Italia			11.9.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - 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: did not finish (Accident damage) Grid: 19^th (1:39.850)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/10/2012		Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni


GP United States			Toyota Grand Prix of The United States			2.10.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - 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: 2^nd Grid: 4^th (1:41.481)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/03/2018		Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis, James McDougal and Art


GP United States			Toyota Grand Prix of The United States			2.10.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R4 - 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: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 12^th (1:42.815)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/12/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Art


GP Canada			Labatt's Grand Prix of Canada			9.10.1977
5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - 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: 9^th - did not finish (Engine) Grid: 1^st (1:11.385)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/03/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Ron Kielbiski and Wyman Pattee


GP Canada			Labatt's Grand Prix of Canada			9.10.1977
6		Lotus 78 #78/R4 - 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: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 4^th (1:12.975)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/11/2009		Photo by courtesy of: David Ahrenberg


International Trophy			Daily Express International Trophy			19.3.1978
5T		Lotus 78 # - 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: Valvoline			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: Valvoline			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/01/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner


GP United States West			Long Beach Grand Prix			2.4.1978
5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		John Player/Lotus (GB)			Open wheel car
		John Player/Lotus (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)		Result: 2^nd Grid: 4^th (1:21.188)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/08/2018		Photo by courtesy of: Steve Tandy and Peter Wilson


GP United States West			Long Beach Grand Prix			2.4.1978
6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		John Player/Lotus (GB)			Open wheel car
		John Player/Lotus (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)		Result: 4^th Grid: 6^th (1:21.474)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Steve Tandy


GP Belgium			Grand Prix of Belgium			21.5.1978
6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - 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 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


GP France			64e Grand Prix de France			2.7.1978
25		Lotus 78 #78/R4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Open wheel car
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: did not qualify Grid: 29^th (1:50.400)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Colours: brown (+gold)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/01/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer


GP Great Britain			John Player British Grand Prix			16.7.1978
25		Lotus 78 #78/R4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Open wheel car
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 21^st (1:20.240)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Colours: brown (+gold)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner


GP Netherlands			Grand Prix van Nederland			27.8.1978
6T		Lotus 78 #78/R3 - 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: Ronnie Peterson (S)		Result: car not used (Spare car)
		Sponsors: John Player Special/OLYMPUS			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: John Player Special/OLYMPUS			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/11/2005		Photo by courtesy of: Ben van der Meer


GP Netherlands			Grand Prix van Nederland			27.8.1978
25		Lotus 78 #78/R4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Open wheel car
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: 11^th Grid: 20^th (1:20.020)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Colours: brown (+gold)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/09/2020		Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler


GP Italy			49° Gran Premio d' Italia			10.9.1978
25		Lotus 78 #78/R4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Open wheel car
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: did not qualify Grid: 25^th (1:41.063)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: brown (+gold)
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2014		Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni


GP United States			Toyota Grand Prix of the United States			1.10.1978
25		Lotus 78 #78/R2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Open wheel car
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: did not finish (Clutch) Grid: 23^rd (1:43.028)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Colours: brown (+gold)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005		Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood


GP United States			Toyota Grand Prix of the United States			1.10.1978
25T		Lotus 78 #78/R1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Open wheel car
		Team Rebaque (MEX)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Colours: brown (+gold)
		Sponsors: GOODYEAR			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Art


GP Great Britain			Marlboro British Grand Prix			14.7.1979
31T		Lotus 78 #78/R4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
		Rebaque F1 Team (MEX)			Open wheel car
		Rebaque F1 Team (MEX)			Mid-engined
				Result: car not used (Spare car)
		Sponsors: CARTA BIANCA			Colours: black (+gold)
		Sponsors: CARTA BIANCA			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2010		Photo by courtesy of: R. J. Colmar and Rupert Lowes

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