F1 1976 Season May 2026

– Hunt wins his first of the season after Lauda’s engine fails. The rivalry ignites.

– 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.” f1 1976 season

– 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. – Hunt wins his first of the season