– Infamy. Rain, red flags, chaos. Hunt initially disqualified after a first-lap pile-up, then reinstated on appeal after he rejoined in a spare car. He wins at home. Ferrari walks out in protest. The FIA later voids the British GP result entirely — no points for anyone. Lauda calls it a “circus.”
– Hunt wins. Lauda 2nd. The gap stays tight.
– Hunt takes another win. Lauda 2nd. Hunt leads the title chase early. f1 1976 season
– Lauda wins. Hunt crashes out. The appeal on Spain is upheld months later — Hunt gets the win back, but the points chaos begins.
– Lauda’s miracle continues: 2nd place. Hunt’s engine blows. Points tighten. – Infamy
– Unexpected: local hero Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell) wins on a six-wheeled P34. Hunt 2nd, Lauda 3rd.
– Lauda wins in wet conditions. Hunt crashes out from the lead. Perfection vs. risk. He wins at home
– Controversy #1. Hunt wins on track, but his McLaren is disqualified for being too wide (rear wing infraction). Lauda inherits the win. Hunt’s team appeals.