Brazilian Grand Prix

Round 2 · Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo, Brazil

1977-01-23

Winner: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari)

Carlos Reutemann

Ferrari

James Hunt

McLaren · +10.710

Niki Lauda

Ferrari · +1:47.510

Who won the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix?

The 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix was won by Carlos Reutemann driving for Ferrari, starting from 2nd on the grid. James Hunt finished second, +10.710 behind, with Niki Lauda completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 15 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 2 of the 1977 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil. Emerson Fittipaldi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P16 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Carlos Reutemann	Ferrari	2	▲1	1:45:07.720	Finished	9
2	James Hunt	McLaren	1	▼1	+10.710	Finished	6
3	Niki Lauda	Ferrari	13	▲10	+1:47.510	Finished	4
4	Emerson Fittipaldi	Fittipaldi	16	▲12	—	+1 Lap	3
5	Gunnar Nilsson	Team Lotus	10	▲5	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Renzo Zorzi	Shadow	18	▲12	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Ingo Hoffmann	Fittipaldi	19	▲12	—	+2 Laps	0
R	Carlos Pace	Brabham	12	—	—	Accident	0
R	Tom Pryce	Shadow	5	—	—	Engine	0
R	Hans Binder	Surtees	20	—	—	Suspension	0
R	John Watson	Brabham	7	—	—	Accident	0
R	Jacques Laffite	Ligier	14	—	—	Accident	0
R	Patrick Depailler	Tyrrell	6	—	—	Accident	0
R	Mario Andretti	Team Lotus	3	—	—	Ignition	0
R	Alex Ribeiro	March	21	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jochen Mass	McLaren	4	—	—	Accident	0
R	Ronnie Peterson	Tyrrell	8	—	—	Accident	0
R	Clay Regazzoni	Ensign	9	—	—	Accident	0
R	Vittorio Brambilla	Surtees	11	—	—	Accident	0
R	Jody Scheckter	Wolf	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Ian Scheckter	March	17	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Larry Perkins	BRM	22	—	—	Overheating	0

1977 Brazilian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari) won the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix on 1977-01-23 at Autódromo José Carlos Pace.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

P1: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari). P2: James Hunt (McLaren), +10.710 behind. P3: Niki Lauda (Ferrari), +1:47.510 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

James Hunt took pole position for the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix with Carlos Reutemann taking victory.