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James Hunt won the 1976 Dutch Grand Prix

James Hunt won the 1976 Dutch Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of Clay Regazzoni and Mario Andretti at Circuit Park Zandvoort.

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Race recap

Winner
James Hunt
Team
McLaren
Top listed
James Hunt, Clay Regazzoni, and Mario Andretti
Race date
August 29, 1976
Pole
Ronnie Peterson
Fastest lap
Clay Regazzoni
Classified drivers
27
Circuit
Circuit Park Zandvoort

The decisive result

James Hunt finished first for McLaren. Clay Regazzoni is listed 2 for Ferrari, with Mario Andretti 3 for Team Lotus.

Grid to finish

Rolf Stommelen from P25 to P12 (+13), Henri Pescarolo from P22 to P11 (+11), and Jean-Pierre Jarier from P20 to P10 (+10) recorded the largest positive grid-to-finish changes in the classification. Ronnie Peterson started from the listed P1 grid position.

Status and fastest lap

The classification lists 7 Finished, 4 +1 lap, 3 Accident, 2 Electrical, and 2 Engine. Clay Regazzoni holds the fastest-lap entry at 1:22.590 on lap 49. It records the result without speculating about incidents or strategy.

This summary sticks to the classification and does not speculate about incidents, strategy, weather, or causes. Source: F1DB (CC BY 4.0) · updated Jul 26, 2026.

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Race classification
PosDriverConstructorTime / statusPoints
1James HuntMcLaren1:44:52.0909
2Clay RegazzoniFerrari1:44:53.0106
3Mario AndrettiTeam Lotus1:44:54.1804
4Tom PryceShadow1:44:59.0303
5Jody ScheckterTyrrell1:45:14.5502
6Vittorio BrambillaMarch1:45:37.1201
7Patrick DepaillerTyrrell1:45:48.3700
8Alan JonesSurtees+1 lap0
9Jochen MassMcLaren+1 lap0
10Jean-Pierre JarierShadow+1 lap0
11Henri PescaroloSurtees+1 lap0
12Rolf StommelenHesketh+3 laps0
DNFJacky IckxEnsignElectrical0
DNFBoy HayjePenskeHalfshaft0
DNFCarlos PaceBrabhamOil leak0
DNFJacques LaffiteLigierOil leak0
DNFRonnie PetersonMarchOil pressure0
DNFHarald ErtlHeskethSpun off0
DNFJohn WatsonPenskeGearbox0
DNFLarry PerkinsBoroAccident0