Japanese Grand Prix

Round 17 · Fuji Speedway, Oyama, Japan

1977-10-23

Winner: James Hunt (McLaren)

P1
James Hunt
McLaren
P2
Carlos Reutemann
Ferrari · +1:02.450
P3
Patrick Depailler
Tyrrell · +1:06.390

Who won the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix?

The 1977 Japanese Grand Prix was won by James Hunt driving for McLaren, starting from 2nd on the grid. Carlos Reutemann finished second, +1:02.450 behind, with Patrick Depailler completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 12 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 17 of the 1977 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Japan. Kunimitsu Takahashi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P22 to finish P9.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1James Hunt9
2Carlos Reutemann6
3Patrick Depailler4
4Alan Jones3
5Jacques Laffite2
6Riccardo Patrese1
7Hans-Joachim Stuck0
8Vittorio Brambilla0
9Kunimitsu Takahashi0
10Jody Scheckter0
11Kazuyoshi Hoshino0
12Alex Ribeiro0
RGunnar Nilsson0
RClay Regazzoni0
RJohn Watson0
RJochen Mass0
RPatrick Tambay0
RRonnie Peterson0
RGilles Villeneuve0
RJean-Pierre Jarier0
RMario Andretti0
RNoritake Takahara0
RHans Binder0

1977 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix?+
James Hunt (McLaren) won the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix on 1977-10-23 at Fuji Speedway.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: James Hunt (McLaren). P2: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari), +1:02.450 behind. P3: Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell), +1:06.390 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Mario Andretti took pole position for the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix?+
McLaren won the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix with James Hunt taking victory.