– Lauda’s miracle continues: 2nd place. Hunt’s engine blows. Points tighten.
– Hunt wins his first of the season after Lauda’s engine fails. The rivalry ignites.
– 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. f1 1976 season
– Hunt wins again. Lauda, suffering from headaches and lung damage, finishes 3rd. Incredible.
– 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 takes another win. Lauda 2nd. Hunt leads the title chase early.
– Lauda wins in wet conditions. Hunt crashes out from the lead. Perfection vs. risk. – Hunt wins his first of the season
– Unexpected: local hero Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell) wins on a six-wheeled P34. Hunt 2nd, Lauda 3rd.