British Grand Prix

Round 10 · Brands Hatch, Kent, UK

1978-07-16

Winner: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari)

Carlos Reutemann

Ferrari

Niki Lauda

Brabham · +1.230

John Watson

Brabham · +37.250

Who won the 1978 British Grand Prix?

The 1978 British Grand Prix was won by Carlos Reutemann driving for Ferrari, starting from 8th on the grid. Niki Lauda finished second, +1.230 behind, with John Watson completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 15 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 10 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Brands Hatch in Kent, UK. Brett Lunger was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 16 positions from P24 to finish P8.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Carlos Reutemann	Ferrari	8	▲7	1:42:12.390	Finished	9
2	Niki Lauda	Brabham	4	▲2	+1.230	Finished	6
3	John Watson	Brabham	9	▲6	+37.250	Finished	4
4	Patrick Depailler	Tyrrell	10	▲6	+1:13.270	Finished	3
5	Hans-Joachim Stuck	Shadow	18	▲13	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Patrick Tambay	McLaren	20	▲14	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Bruno Giacomelli	McLaren	16	▲9	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Brett Lunger	McLaren	24	▲16	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Vittorio Brambilla	Surtees	25	▲16	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Jacques Laffite	Ligier	7	▼3	—	+3 Laps	0
R	Jochen Mass	ATS	26	—	—	+11 Laps	0
R	Keke Rosberg	ATS	22	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Clay Regazzoni	Shadow	17	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Jean-Pierre Jabouille	Renault	12	—	—	Turbo	0
R	Riccardo Patrese	Arrows	5	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Didier Pironi	Tyrrell	19	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Jody Scheckter	Wolf	3	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Emerson Fittipaldi	Fittipaldi	11	—	—	Engine	0
R	Arturo Merzario	Merzario	23	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Derek Daly	Ensign	15	—	—	Wheel	0
R	Mario Andretti	Team Lotus	2	—	—	Engine	0
R	Alan Jones	Williams	6	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Gilles Villeneuve	Ferrari	13	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Hector Rebaque	Team Lotus	21	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	James Hunt	McLaren	14	—	—	Accident	0
R	Ronnie Peterson	Team Lotus	1	—	—	Fuel system	0

1978 British Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1978 British Grand Prix?+

Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari) won the 1978 British Grand Prix on 1978-07-16 at Brands Hatch.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1978 British Grand Prix?+

P1: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari). P2: Niki Lauda (Brabham), +1.230 behind. P3: John Watson (Brabham), +37.250 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1978 British Grand Prix?+

Ronnie Peterson took pole position for the 1978 British Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1978 British Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1978 British Grand Prix with Carlos Reutemann taking victory.