1976 Canadian Grand Prix
Hunt wins Canadian GP but remains furious over British GP disqualification.
The 1976 Canadian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Mosport Park on 3 October 1976.
Quick Facts
- Circuit
- Mosport Park
- Bowmanville
- Ontario
- Winner
- James Hunt
- Team
- McLaren International
- Car model
- M23
- Engine
- Cosworth DFV V8
Lore & Background
At this weekend, British championship contender James Hunt found out that he lost 9 points from his victory at the British Grand Prix that year, and Austrian championship leader Niki Lauda gained another 3 points (he finished 2nd at that race). Hunt won the Mosport event, but it made no difference to his championship points standings before the race.
Reader's Guide
James Hunt started from pole position but didn't get away well, allowing Ronnie Peterson and Vittorio Brambilla to lead early. Hunt retook the lead on lap 10, while Peterson and Brambilla fell out of the points. Patrick Depailler finished second for Tyrrell, Mario Andretti third in the leading Lotus. Niki Lauda, running 5th for most of the race, dropped out of the points due to handling problems and finished 8th. The final top six were: James Hunt, Patrick Depailler, Mario Andretti, Jody Scheckter, Jochen Mass, and Clay Regazzoni.
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