The 1978 British Formula One season (formally the 1978 Aurora AFX F1 Championship) was the first British Formula One Series season. It commenced on March 24 1978 and ended on September 24 after twelve races.
Tony Trimmer won the championship by 51 points from nearest rival Bob Evans. He also got podiums in all his races, including five wins.
Results and standings[]
Races[]
Round | Name | Circuit | Date | Winning driver | Winning car |
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1 | International Gold Cup | Oulton Park | March 24 | Tony Trimmer | McLaren M23 |
2 | Evening News Trophy | Brands Hatch | March 27 | Tony Trimmer | McLaren M23 |
3 | Anglia TV Trophy | Snetterton | April 16 | Tony Trimmer | McLaren M23 |
4 | Sun Trophy | Mallory Park | May 1 | Geoff Lees | Ensign N175 |
5 | International Whitsuntide Race | Zandvoort | May 15 | Bob Evans | Surtees TS19 |
6 | Donington Formula 1 Trophy | Donington Park | May 21 | Giancarlo Martini | Ensign N175 |
7 | Radio 210 European Trophy | Thruxton | May 29 | Tony Trimmer | McLaren M23 |
8 | Oulton Park Formula 1 Trophy | Oulton Park | June 24 | Guy Edwards | March 781 |
9 | Dave Lee Travis Trophy | Mallory Park | July 30 | Bruce Allison | March 781 |
10 | Fuji Tapes Trophy | Brands Hatch | August 28 | Tony Trimmer | McLaren M23 |
11 | Radio Victory Trophy | Thruxton | September 10 | Guy Edwards | March 781 |
12 | Budweiser Trophy | Snetterton | September 24 | Dave Kennedy | Wolf WR3 |
Drivers[]
Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Fastest Lap |
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Points | 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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