British- Championship
- 13th56 pts to the leader
- Points
- 8pts16 rounds started
James Hunt, a British driver, raced for McLaren in the 1978 Formula 1 season with car number 7. Hunt was born on 29 August 1947. Hunt finished 13th in the 1978 drivers' championship with 8 points, 1 podium but no wins – 56 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
Hunt's best result was 3rd at the French Grand Prix. Hunt's teammate was Patrick Tambay; Hunt led their qualifying head-to-head 14–1 and trailed the race head-to-head 4–11.
Hunt scored points in 3 of 16 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Hunt gained a net 3 places across 6 classified finishes. Hunt scored 50% of McLaren's 1978 total of 16 points.
Final 1978 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
6%
Poles
0
pole rate
James Hunt: quick facts
Short answers about Hunt's 1978 season.
What team did James Hunt drive for in 1978?
James Hunt drove for McLaren in the 1978 Formula 1 season.
What car number did James Hunt use in 1978?
James Hunt raced with car number 7 in 1978.
How many points did James Hunt score in 1978?
James Hunt scored 8 points in 1978 and finished 13th in the drivers' championship, 56 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
How many races did James Hunt win in 1978?
James Hunt did not win a Grand Prix in 1978. Hunt's best result was 3rd at the French Grand Prix.
Who was James Hunt's teammate in 1978?
Patrick Tambay was James Hunt's teammate at McLaren in 1978. Hunt led the qualifying head-to-head 14–1 and trailed the race head-to-head 4–11.
