Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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2 | South African Grand Prix | DNF | Clutch | 25th | 25th | 1:22.700 (Q) | +6.600 | 0 | ||
3 | United States Grand Prix West | DNF | Suspension | 20th | 20th | 1:25.277 (Q) | +2.178 | 0 | ||
4 | Spanish Grand Prix | 3rd | +48.020 | 7th | 7th | 1:19.350 (Q) | +0.830 | 4 | ||
5 | Belgian Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 22nd | 22nd | 1:28.990 (Q) | +2.440 | 0 | ||
6 | Monaco Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 16th | 16th | 1:32.100 (Q) | +2.450 | 0 | ||
7 | Swedish Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 6th | 6th | 1:26.570 (Q) | +0.911 | 0 | ||
8 | French Grand Prix | DNF | Gearbox | 12th | 12th | 1:49.830 (Q) | +1.940 | 0 | ||
9 | British Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 14th | 14th | 1:20.670 (Q) | +1.320 | 0 | ||
10 | German Grand Prix | 5th | +1:57.300 | 16th | 16th | 7:23.000 (Q) | +16.500 | 2 | ||
11 | Austrian Grand Prix | 3rd | +11.980 | 4th | 4th | 1:36.460 (Q) | +1.440 | 4 | ||
12 | Dutch Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 13th | 13th | 1:22.160 (Q) | +0.850 | 0 | ||
13 | Italian Grand Prix | 13th | +1 lap | 12th | 12th | 1:43.300 (Q) | +1.950 | 0 | ||
14 | Canadian Grand Prix | 12th | +1 lap | PL | 15th | 1:14.397 (Q) | +2.008 | 0 | ||
15 | United States Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 20th | 20th | 1:46.776 (Q) | +3.154 | 0 | ||
16 | Japanese Grand Prix | 6th | +1 lap | 16th | 16th | 1:14.350 (Q) | +1.580 | 1 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Lotus. For Nilsson's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Gunnar Nilsson's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Nilsson:
Gunnar Nilsson secured 2 podiums and 0 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1976 F1 season results.