P1
Championship
6
Wins
8
Podiums
8
Poles
69
Points
6
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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James Hunt contested 16 grands prix in 1976 for McLaren and finished P1 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 69 points, 6 wins, 8 podiums, and 8 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Spanish Grand Prix, where James Hunt finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 10 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 6 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P7.4
Podium rate
50.0%
Net positions gained
-52
Race Results
P16
R1Grid 1Quali P1Accident
P2
R2Grid 1Quali P1
P16
R3Grid 3Accident
P1
9 pts
R4Grid 1Quali P1
P16
R5Grid 3Gearbox
P17
R6Grid 14Engine
P5
2 pts
R7Grid 8
P1
9 pts
R8Grid 1Quali P1
P10
R9Grid 2Disqualified
P1
9 pts
R10Grid 1Quali P1
P4
3 pts
R11Grid 1Quali P1
P1
9 pts
R12Grid 2
P23
R13Grid 24Spun off
P1
9 pts
R14Grid 1Quali P1
P1
R15Grid 1Quali P1
P3
4 pts
R16Grid 2+1 Lap
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 1 | 1 | 16 | -15 | - |
| 2 | Kyalami | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 3 | Long Beach | - | 3 | 16 | -13 | - |
| 4 | Jarama | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 5 | Zolder | - | 3 | 16 | -13 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 14 | 17 | -3 | - |
| 7 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 8 | 5 | +3 | 2 |
| 8 | Circuit Paul Ricard | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 9 | Brands Hatch | - | 2 | 10 | -8 | - |
| 10 | Nürburgring | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 24 | 23 | +1 | - |
| 14 | Mosport International Raceway | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 16 | Fuji Speedway | - | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
James Hunt 1976 season FAQ
How did James Hunt finish in the 1976 F1 standings?
James Hunt finished P1 in the 1976 World Drivers' Championship with McLaren.
How many races did James Hunt win in 1976?
James Hunt won 6 races in 1976, with 8 podiums and 8 pole positions.
What was James Hunt's best result in 1976?
James Hunt's best 1976 result was P1 at the Spanish Grand Prix.