James Hunt, who had qualified third on the grid in his McLaren M26, only lasted five laps whilst his new teammate Patrick Tambay, who qualified fourth, crashed out mid race.
James Hunt, que clasificou terceiro na grella no seu McLaren M26, só durou cinco voltas, mentres que o seu novo compañeiro de equipo, Patrick Tambay, que se clasificou en cuarto lugar, estrelouse a mediados de carreira.