P5
Championship
3
Wins
5
Podiums
6
Poles
40
Points
8
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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James Hunt contested 17 grands prix in 1977 for McLaren and finished P5 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 40 points, 3 wins, 5 podiums, and 6 pole positions.
Their best result came at the British Grand Prix, where James Hunt finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 6 races and reached the flag in 17 classified finishes, with 8 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P10.3
Podium rate
29.4%
Net positions gained
-120
Race Results
P14
R1Grid 1Quali P1Suspension
P2
6 pts
R2Grid 1Quali P1
P4
R3Grid 1Quali P1
P7
R4Grid 8+1 Lap
P22
R5Grid 7Engine
P18
R6Grid 7Engine
P7
R7Grid 9+1 Lap
P12
R8Grid 3+1 Lap
P3
4 pts
R9Grid 2
P1
9 pts
R10Grid 1Quali P1
P13
R11Grid 4Fuel pump
P19
R12Grid 2Engine
P23
R13Grid 3Accident
P15
R14Grid 1Quali P1Spun off
P1
R15Grid 1Quali P1
P13
R16Grid 2Accident
P1
9 pts
R17Grid 2
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 | 1 | 14 | -13 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 3 | Kyalami | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 8 | 7 | +1 | - |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 7 | 22 | -15 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 7 | 18 | -11 | - |
| 7 | Zolder | - | 9 | 7 | +2 | - |
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 3 | 12 | -9 | - |
| 9 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 10 | Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 4 | 13 | -9 | - |
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | - | 2 | 19 | -17 | - |
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 3 | 23 | -20 | - |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 1 | 1 | 15 | -14 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 16 | Mosport International Raceway | - | 2 | 13 | -11 | - |
| 17 | Fuji Speedway | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
Points Accumulation
R1R17
James Hunt 1977 season FAQ
How did James Hunt finish in the 1977 F1 standings?
James Hunt finished P5 in the 1977 World Drivers' Championship with McLaren.
How many races did James Hunt win in 1977?
James Hunt won 3 races in 1977, with 5 podiums and 6 pole positions.
What was James Hunt's best result in 1977?
James Hunt's best 1977 result was P1 at the British Grand Prix.