P13
Championship
0
Wins
1
Podiums
0
Poles
8
Points
10
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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James Hunt contested 16 grands prix in 1978 for McLaren and finished P13 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 8 points, 0 wins, 1 podium, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the French Grand Prix, where James Hunt finished P3. Across the year, they scored in 3 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 10 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P14.3
Podium rate
6.3%
Net positions gained
-104
Race Results
P4
3 pts
R1Grid 6
P15
R2Grid 2Spun off
P26
R3Grid 3Engine
P22
R4Grid 7Accident
P14
R5Grid 6Handling
P23
R6Grid 6Accident
P6
1 pts
R7Grid 4+1 Lap
P8
R8Grid 14+1 Lap
P3
4 pts
R9Grid 4
P25
R10Grid 14Accident
P14
R11Grid 8Disqualified
P19
R12Grid 8Accident
P10
R13Grid 7+1 Lap
P17
R14Grid 10Distributor
P7
R15Grid 6+1 Lap
P15
R16Grid 19Spun off
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 6 | 4 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 2 | 15 | -13 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 3 | 26 | -23 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 7 | 22 | -15 | - |
| 5 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 6 | 14 | -8 | - |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 6 | 23 | -17 | - |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 4 | 6 | -2 | 1 |
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 14 | 8 | +6 | - |
| 9 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 10 | Brands Hatch | - | 14 | 25 | -11 | - |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 8 | 14 | -6 | - |
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | - | 8 | 19 | -11 | - |
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 7 | 10 | -3 | - |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 10 | 17 | -7 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 6 | 7 | -1 | - |
| 16 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 19 | 15 | +4 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
James Hunt 1978 season FAQ
How did James Hunt finish in the 1978 F1 standings?
James Hunt finished P13 in the 1978 World Drivers' Championship with McLaren.
How many races did James Hunt win in 1978?
James Hunt won 0 races in 1978, with 1 podium and 0 pole positions.
What was James Hunt's best result in 1978?
James Hunt's best 1978 result was P3 at the French Grand Prix.