1977 FIA Formula One World Championship

Drivers' champion
Niki Lauda
Team
Ferrari
Points
72
Runner-up
Jody Scheckter — 55
Margin
17
Constructors' champion
Ferrari
Rounds
17
Engine formula
3.0 L naturally aspirated / 1.5 L turbocharged
Tyres
Goodyear, Firestone, Dunlop

Renault introduced the turbocharged RS01 at Silverstone — mocked as the 'yellow teapot', it changed the sport.

Races

RdGrand PrixCircuitDatesWinnerConstructorPoleFastest lap
1Argentine Grand PrixAutodromo Oscar GalvezJody ScheckterWalter Wolf RacingJames HuntJames Hunt
2Brazilian Grand PrixAutodromo Jose Carlos Pace (Interlagos)Carlos ReutemannFerrariJames HuntJames Hunt
3South African Grand PrixKyalamiNiki LaudaFerrariJames HuntJohn Watson
4United States Grand Prix WestLong BeachMario AndrettiTeam LotusNiki LaudaNiki Lauda
5Spanish Grand PrixCircuito del JaramaMario AndrettiTeam LotusMario AndrettiJacques Laffite
6Monaco Grand PrixCircuit de MonacoJody ScheckterWalter Wolf RacingJohn WatsonJody Scheckter
7Belgian Grand PrixCircuit ZolderGunnar NilssonTeam LotusMario AndrettiGunnar Nilsson
8Swedish Grand PrixScandinavian RacewayJacques LaffiteLigierMario AndrettiMario Andretti
9French Grand PrixDijon-PrenoisMario AndrettiTeam LotusMario AndrettiMario Andretti
10British Grand PrixSilverstone CircuitJames HuntMcLarenJames HuntJames Hunt
11German Grand PrixHockenheimringNiki LaudaFerrariJody ScheckterNiki Lauda
12Austrian Grand PrixRed Bull RingAlan JonesShadowNiki LaudaJohn Watson
13Dutch Grand PrixCircuit ZandvoortNiki LaudaFerrariMario AndrettiNiki Lauda
14Italian Grand PrixAutodromo Nazionale MonzaMario AndrettiTeam LotusJames HuntMario Andretti
15United States Grand PrixWatkins GlenJames HuntMcLarenJames HuntRonnie Peterson
16Canadian Grand PrixMosport ParkJody ScheckterWalter Wolf RacingMario AndrettiMario Andretti
17Japanese Grand PrixFuji SpeedwayJames HuntMcLarenMario AndrettiJody Scheckter

Championship standings after round 17