– 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.”
– Lauda wins. Hunt crashes out. The appeal on Spain is upheld months later — Hunt gets the win back, but the points chaos begins. 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. – Infamy
– Lauda’s miracle continues: 2nd place. Hunt’s engine blows. Points tighten. He wins at home
– Hunt takes another win. Lauda 2nd. Hunt leads the title chase early.
– Hunt wins his first of the season after Lauda’s engine fails. The rivalry ignites.
– Hunt wins again. Lauda, suffering from headaches and lung damage, finishes 3rd. Incredible.