British Grand Prix 1976 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Niki Lauda responded to James Hunt's French victory with a commanding performance at Brands Hatch, the Austrian's sixth win of the season reasserting Ferrari's superiority on Britain's challenging Grand Prix circuit. The victory on Hunt's home turf demonstrated Lauda's mental strength and Ferrari's technical advantage, extending his championship lead to 47 points with just four races remaining. The result seemed to confirm that Lauda's title defense remained on track despite Hunt's resurgence.

Jody Scheckter finished second for Tyrrell, the South African continuing to extract strong results from the six-wheel P34 on circuits that suited its unique characteristics. John Watson took another excellent third place for Penske, the privateer team punching well above their weight throughout the season. Watson's consistency and raw speed suggested he would soon graduate to a top team.

The British Grand Prix marked Ferrari and Lauda's last moment of triumph before catastrophe struck. Within two weeks, Lauda would fight for his life at the Nürburgring, transforming the championship from apparent coronation into the most dramatic title battle in Formula 1 history. Brands Hatch 1976 captured Lauda at the height of his dominance - controlled, fast, and seemingly unbeatable before fate intervened.