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James Hunt 1978 statistics and results

Season: 1978
James Hunt
Patrick Tambay
McLaren Racing
3
Race
12
14
Qualifying
1
James Hunt
Bruno Giacomelli
McLaren Racing
2
Race
3
5
Qualifying
0

1978 statistics

13th
Position
0/16
Wins
0/16
Pole positions
1/16
Podiums
3/16
In points
0
Wins
0
Pole positions
1
Podiums
6.25%
Podium percentage
1
Longest podium streak
3rd/10th
High/low result
6.33
Average result
2nd/19th
High/low qualifying result
7.75
Average qualifying result
9
DNF
0
DNS
0
Fastest laps
578
Race laps
0
Races led
0
Laps led
8
Points
13th
Position
4th/13th
High/low position
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1978 standings progression

1978 results

Race Result Time Grid Fastest lap Delta Qualifying Qualifying time Pole position delta Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix 4th +16.050 6th 6th 1:48.720 (Q) +0.970 3
2 Brazilian Grand Prix DNF Spun off 2nd 2nd 1:40.530 (Q) +0.080 0
3 South African Grand Prix DNF Engine 3rd 3rd 1:15.140 (Q) +0.490 0
4 United States Grand Prix West DNF Accident 7th 7th 1:21.738 (Q) +1.102 0
5 Monaco Grand Prix DNF Handling 6th 6th 1:29.220 (Q) +0.880 0
6 Belgian Grand Prix DNF Accident 6th 6th 1:22.500 (Q) +1.600 0
7 Spanish Grand Prix 6th +1 lap 4th 4th 1:17.660 (Q) +1.270 1
8 Swedish Grand Prix 8th +1 lap 14th 14th 1:24.761 (Q) +2.703 0
9 French Grand Prix 3rd +19.800 4th 4th 1:44.920 (Q) +0.510 4
10 British Grand Prix DNF Accident 14th 14th 1:19.050 (Q) +2.250 0
11 German Grand Prix DSQ Illegal pit stop 8th 8th 1:53.540 (Q) +1.640 0
12 Austrian Grand Prix DNF Accident 8th 8th 1:39.100 (Q) +1.390 0
13 Dutch Grand Prix 10th +1 lap 7th 7th 1:17.670 (Q) +1.310 0
14 Italian Grand Prix DNF Distributor 10th 10th 1:38.938 (Q) +1.418 0
15 United States Grand Prix 7th +1 lap 6th 6th 1:39.991 (Q) +1.877 0
16 Canadian Grand Prix DNF Spun off 19th 19th 1:40.970 (Q) +2.955 0

James Hunt's 1978 Formula 1 season performance

Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for McLaren. For Hunt's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.

James Hunt 1978 stats

  • Race wins: 0
  • Podium finishes: 1
  • Pole positions: 0
  • Fastest laps: 0
  • Driver standings: 13th
  • Points scored: 8

For a full overview of his career statistics, check out James Hunt's career stats.

James Hunt 1978 qualifying results

Below are key qualifying statistics for Hunt:

  • Best qualifying position: 2nd
  • Average qualifying position: 7.75

James Hunt 1978 race results

James Hunt entered 16 races during the 1978 Formula 1 season. Here's a summary of his race results:

  • Best finish: 3rd
  • Points finishes: 3
  • Retirements: 9

For more detailed race results, check out the full 1978 F1 season results.

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