Great Britain 1978
Round 10 • July 16, 1978
Circuit
Brands Hatch
Amidst the undulating curves of Brands Hatch, the 1978 British Grand Prix transforms into a high-stakes duel as Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson battle wheel-to-wheel, showcasing Lotus at the height of their prowess. The tension reaches fever pitch when mechanical gremlins threaten to unravel strategic gambits, while the throaty roar of the crowd mirrors the on-track fervor. This race is a masterclass in team dynamics and high-speed drama, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann | 1:42:12.390 | 9 |
| 2 | Niki Lauda | +1.230 | 6 |
| 3 | John Watson | +37.250 | 4 |
| 4 | Patrick Depailler | +1:13.270 | 3 |
| 5 | Hans Joachim Stuck | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Patrick Tambay | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Bruno Giacomelli | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Brett Lunger | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Vittorio Brambilla | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Jacques Laffite | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronnie Peterson | - | - | - |
| 2 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 3 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 4 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 5 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 6 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 8 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 9 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 10 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 11 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 12 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 13 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 14 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 15 | Derek Daly | - | - | - |
| 16 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 17 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 18 | Hans Joachim Stuck | - | - | - |
| 19 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 20 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |