P10
Championship
0
Wins
2
Podiums
0
Poles
11
Points
9
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Gunnar Nilsson contested 15 grands prix in 1976 for Team Lotus and finished P10 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 11 points, 0 wins, 2 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Gunnar Nilsson finished P3. Across the year, they scored in 4 races and reached the flag in 15 classified finishes, with 9 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P15.4
Podium rate
13.3%
Net positions gained
-25
Race Results
P22
R2Grid 25Clutch
P20
R3Grid 8Suspension
P3
4 pts
R4Grid 7
P25
R5Grid 22Accident
P15
R6Grid 16Engine
P24
R7Grid 6Accident
P26
R8Grid 12Gearbox
P11
R9Grid 14Engine
P5
2 pts
R10Grid 16
P3
4 pts
R11Grid 4
P23
R12Grid 13Accident
P13
R13Grid 12+1 Lap
P12
R14Grid 15+1 Lap
P23
R15Grid 20Engine
P6
1 pts
R16Grid 16+1 Lap
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kyalami | - | 25 | 22 | +3 | - |
| 3 | Long Beach | - | 8 | 20 | -12 | - |
| 4 | Jarama | - | 7 | 3 | +4 | 4 |
| 5 | Zolder | - | 22 | 25 | -3 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 16 | 15 | +1 | - |
| 7 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 6 | 24 | -18 | - |
| 8 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 12 | 26 | -14 | - |
| 9 | Brands Hatch | - | 14 | 11 | +3 | - |
| 10 | Nürburgring | - | 16 | 5 | +11 | 2 |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 13 | 23 | -10 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 12 | 13 | -1 | - |
| 14 | Mosport International Raceway | - | 15 | 12 | +3 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 20 | 23 | -3 | - |
| 16 | Fuji Speedway | - | 16 | 6 | +10 | 1 |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
Gunnar Nilsson 1976 season FAQ
How did Gunnar Nilsson finish in the 1976 F1 standings?
Gunnar Nilsson finished P10 in the 1976 World Drivers' Championship with Team Lotus.
How many races did Gunnar Nilsson win in 1976?
Gunnar Nilsson won 0 races in 1976, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Gunnar Nilsson's best result in 1976?
Gunnar Nilsson's best 1976 result was P3 at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Spanish Grand Prix 1976
Gunnar Nilsson finished P3
Austrian Grand Prix 1976
Gunnar Nilsson finished P3
German Grand Prix 1976
Gunnar Nilsson finished P5