P2
WCC Position
5
Wins
7
Podiums
7
Poles
67
Points
20
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Team Lotus contested 17 grands prix in 1977 with Mario Andretti and Gunnar Nilsson. The team finished P2 in the World Constructors' Championship and scored 67 points, along with 5 wins, 7 podiums, and 7 pole positions.
Their best classified finish came at the United States Grand Prix West, where Mario Andretti brought the car home in P1. Across the season, Team Lotus scored in 11 rounds and recorded 20 DNFs.
Scoring rounds
64.7%
Points per round
3.9
Best finish
P1
Race Results
2 pts
Andretti
G852
Nilsson
G1021-
2 pts
Nilsson
G1052
Andretti
G314-
0 pts
Nilsson
G1012-
Andretti
G618-
Andretti
G219
Nilsson
G168-
11 pts
Andretti
G119
Nilsson
G1252
2 pts
Andretti
G1052
Nilsson
G1313-
9 pts
Nilsson
G319
Andretti
G125-
1 pts
Andretti
G161
Nilsson
G719-
12 pts
Andretti
G119
Nilsson
G343
4 pts
Nilsson
G534
Andretti
G614-
0 pts
Andretti
G712-
Nilsson
G914-
0 pts
Nilsson
G1621-
Andretti
G324-
0 pts
Nilsson
G516-
Andretti
G121-
9 pts
Andretti
G419
Nilsson
G2222-
6 pts
Andretti
G426
Nilsson
G1221-
0 pts
Andretti
G19-
Nilsson
G422-
0 pts
Nilsson
G1413-
Andretti
G121-
| Rnd | Race | Driver | Grid | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | Mario Andretti | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 10 | 21 | - | ||
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | Gunnar Nilsson | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Mario Andretti | 3 | 14 | - | ||
| 3 | Kyalami | Gunnar Nilsson | 10 | 12 | - |
| Mario Andretti | 6 | 18 | - | ||
| 4 | Long Beach | Mario Andretti | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 16 | 8 | - | ||
| 5 | Jarama | Mario Andretti | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 12 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | Mario Andretti | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 13 | 13 | - | ||
| 7 | Zolder | Gunnar Nilsson | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Mario Andretti | 1 | 25 | - | ||
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | Mario Andretti | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 7 | 19 | - | ||
| 9 | Dijon-Prenois | Mario Andretti | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 3 | 4 | 3 | ||
| 10 | Silverstone Circuit | Gunnar Nilsson | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Mario Andretti | 6 | 14 | - | ||
| 11 | Hockenheimring | Mario Andretti | 7 | 12 | - |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 9 | 14 | - | ||
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | Gunnar Nilsson | 16 | 21 | - |
| Mario Andretti | 3 | 24 | - | ||
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | Gunnar Nilsson | 5 | 16 | - |
| Mario Andretti | 1 | 21 | - | ||
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Mario Andretti | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 22 | 22 | - | ||
| 15 | Watkins Glen | Mario Andretti | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 12 | 21 | - | ||
| 16 | Mosport International Raceway | Mario Andretti | 1 | 9 | - |
| Gunnar Nilsson | 4 | 22 | - | ||
| 17 | Fuji Speedway | Gunnar Nilsson | 14 | 13 | - |
| Mario Andretti | 1 | 21 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R17
Team Lotus 1977 season FAQ
Where did Team Lotus finish in the 1977 F1 constructors' standings?
Team Lotus finished P2 in the 1977 World Constructors' Championship.
Who drove for Team Lotus in 1977?
Mario Andretti and Gunnar Nilsson drove for Team Lotus in the recorded 1977 results.
How many races did Team Lotus win in 1977?
Team Lotus won 5 races in 1977, with 7 podiums and 67 points.
Related Pages
Team Lotus Profile
Full team history and profile
1977 Season Overview
Complete 1977 F1 season recap
Mario Andretti Profile
Mario Andretti's career profile and season breakdown
Gunnar Nilsson Profile
Gunnar Nilsson's career profile and season breakdown
United States Grand Prix West 1977
Best team finish: P1
Spanish Grand Prix 1977
Best team finish: P1