P8
Championship
1
Wins
2
Podiums
0
Poles
20
Points
10
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Gunnar Nilsson contested 17 grands prix in 1977 for Team Lotus and finished P8 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 20 points, 1 win, 2 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Belgian Grand Prix, where Gunnar Nilsson finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 5 races and reached the flag in 17 classified finishes, with 10 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P12.9
Podium rate
11.8%
Net positions gained
-49
Race Results
P21
R1Grid 10Withdrew
P5
2 pts
R2Grid 10+1 Lap
P12
R3Grid 10+1 Lap
P8
R4Grid 16+1 Lap
P5
2 pts
R5Grid 12
P13
R6Grid 13Gearbox
P1
9 pts
R7Grid 3
P19
R8Grid 7Wheel bearing
P4
3 pts
R9Grid 3
P3
4 pts
R10Grid 5
P14
R11Grid 9Engine
P21
R12Grid 16Engine
P16
R13Grid 5Accident
P22
R14Grid 22Suspension
P21
R15Grid 12Accident
P22
R16Grid 4Accident
P13
R17Grid 14Gearbox
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 10 | 21 | -11 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 10 | 5 | +5 | 2 |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 10 | 12 | -2 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 16 | 8 | +8 | - |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 12 | 5 | +7 | 2 |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 13 | 13 | ±0 | - |
| 7 | Zolder | - | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 7 | 19 | -12 | - |
| 9 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 5 | 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 9 | 14 | -5 | - |
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | - | 16 | 21 | -5 | - |
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 5 | 16 | -11 | - |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 22 | 22 | ±0 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 12 | 21 | -9 | - |
| 16 | Mosport International Raceway | - | 4 | 22 | -18 | - |
| 17 | Fuji Speedway | - | 14 | 13 | +1 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R17
Gunnar Nilsson 1977 season FAQ
How did Gunnar Nilsson finish in the 1977 F1 standings?
Gunnar Nilsson finished P8 in the 1977 World Drivers' Championship with Team Lotus.
How many races did Gunnar Nilsson win in 1977?
Gunnar Nilsson won 1 race in 1977, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Gunnar Nilsson's best result in 1977?
Gunnar Nilsson's best 1977 result was P1 at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Belgian Grand Prix 1977
Gunnar Nilsson finished P1
British Grand Prix 1977
Gunnar Nilsson finished P3
French Grand Prix 1977
Gunnar Nilsson finished P4