1976 · Round 11 / 16Completed
1976 Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull Ring · Spielberg, Austria
Winner
John Watson
Penske · 1:30:07.860
John Watson won the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix for Penske, finishing 10.790 seconds ahead of Jacques Laffite (Ligier), with Gunnar Nilsson (Team Lotus) completing the podium. James Hunt had taken pole position.
It was round 11 of 16 of the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on 15 August 1976.
After round 11, Niki Lauda led the 1976 drivers' championship on 61 points, 23 ahead of James Hunt. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 64 points.
1976 Austrian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix?
The 1976 Austrian Grand Prix took place on 15 August 1976. It was round 11 of 16 of the 1976 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix held?
The 1976 Austrian Grand Prix was held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.
Who won the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix?
John Watson won the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix for Penske, ahead of and .