1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season

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TT in Assen, 500cc klasse Barry Sheen in aktie, Bestanddeelnr 928-6664.jpg
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Barry Sheene (pictured top in Assen) and Walter Villa (pictured at the Nürburgring) became the 1976 500cc and 250cc world champion.

The 1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 28th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season.

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Season summary

1976 marked the beginning of the era of Suzuki domination with the Japanese firm taking 11 of the first 12 places in the premier class. [1] Angel Nieto would take his fifth world title in the 50cc division, this time aboard a Bultaco. [1] In the 125cc class, it was more of the same with Morbidelli taking another crown with Pier Paolo Bianchi claiming the championship. Walter Villa would claim double world championships in the 250cc and 350cc classes for Harley-Davidson fighting off a strong challenge from defending champion, Johnny Cecotto in the larger class. [1]

Barry Sheene came to the fore with a dominating championship season in the 500cc division, finishing ahead of his Suzuki teammate Teuvo Länsivuori. Newcomer Marco Lucchinelli impressed as well on a Suzuki but injuries curtailed his performance. [1] Pat Hennen became the first American rider to win a 500cc Grand Prix, when he triumphed at the Finnish Grand Prix. [1]

1976 marked the end of an era as it would be the last time the Isle of Man TT would appear on the Grand Prix calendar. [1] Once the most prestigious race of the year, the event had been increasingly boycotted by the top riders. [1] The TT finally succumbed to pressure for increased safety in racing events. [1] The season also marked the end of another era with 15 time world champion Giacomo Agostini winning his last Grand Prix at the season-ending round at the Nürburgring. [1] As Agostini had chosen the MV Agusta for this challenging track, this win was also the last for a 500cc four-stroke engine. [1]

1976 Grand Prix season calendar

RoundDateRaceLocation50cc winner125cc winner250cc winner350cc winner500cc winnerReport
1April 25 Flag of France.svg French Grand Prix Le Mans Bugatti Flag of Germany.svg Herbert Rittberger Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Report
2May 2 Flag of Austria.svg Austrian Grand Prix Salzburgring Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Flag of Venezuela.svg Johnny Cecotto Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Report
3May 16 Flag of Italy.svg Nations Grand Prix Mugello Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Angel Nieto Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of Venezuela.svg Johnny Cecotto Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Report
4May 23 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Yugoslavian Grand Prix Opatija Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ulrich Graf Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Flag of Germany.svg Dieter Braun Flag of France.svg Olivier Chevallier Report
5June 12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Isle of Man TT Snaefell Mountain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Herron Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chas Mortimer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Herron Report
6June 26 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch TT Assen Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Angel Nieto Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Report
7July 4 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps Flag of Germany.svg Herbert Rittberger Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Angel Nieto Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Williams Report
8July 25 Flag of Sweden.svg Swedish Grand Prix Anderstorp Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Angel Nieto Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Flag of Japan.svg Takazumi Katayama Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Report
9August 1 Flag of Finland.svg Finnish Grand Prix Imatra Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Julien van Zeebroeck Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of the United States.svg Pat Hennen Report
10August 22 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czechoslovakian Grand Prix Brno Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Newbold Report
11August 29 Flag of Germany.svg German Grand Prix Nürburgring Nordschleife Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Angel Nieto Flag of Germany.svg Anton Mang Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini Report
12September 19 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Spanish Grand Prix Montjuich Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Angel Nieto Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Flag of Italy.svg Franco Bonera Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kork Ballington Report

Participants

500cc participants

TeamConstructorMotorcycleNo.RiderRounds
Team Agostini-Marlboro MV Agusta/Suzuki  ???/???1 Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini 1–3, 5–6, 8–10
Team Life International Suzuki Suzuki RG 500 2
9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Read 1–3
Life Racing Team4
2
3
Flag of Finland.svg Teuvo Länsivuori 1–3, 6–9*
Danfay Yamaha  ???4 Flag of Ireland.svg Billie Guthrie 4
Texaco Heron Team Suzuki Suzuki  ???5
2
30
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Williams 1–2, 4–6
Suzuki RG 500 7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene 1–3, 5–7
8
3
6
7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Newbold 6–10
 ???14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Herron 2, 4
HermetiteVarious6
8
3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex George 2, 5
Meuaui Racing Team Suzuki 10
6
5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Findlay 2–8
Team Sarome Yamaha/Suzuki  ???/???11
8
10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chas Mortimer 1, 4, 6–7, 9–10
Yamaha  ???41
17
Flag of Japan.svg Takazumi Katayama 4, 6, 8
 ???12
8
9
11
Flag of Austria.svg Karl Auer 1–2, 7–9
Boeri Dainese Racing Team Suzuki 13
14
30
10
12
Flag of Germany.svg Dieter Braun 1–3, 6, 8
Esso Yamaha 19
18
25
29
Flag of France.svg Olivier Chevallier 9
Ecurie Elf Suzuki 21
20
Flag of France.svg Michel Rougerie 1–2, 6
 ??? Yamaha 22
13
16
Flag of France.svg Bernard Fau 5
Castrol/Jim FindlayYamaha TZ???23
15
19
21
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Herron 6–7
Beale ???23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Nichols 4
 ??? Suzuki 24
52
21
48
Flag of France.svg Christian Estrosi 8
Yamaha 25 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Richards 4
26
41
31
24
Flag of Denmark.svg Børge Nielsen 3
Suzuki 27
33
28
43
12
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marcel Ankoné 3, 6, 10
Gallina Corse Suzuki RG 500 28
40
26
31
Flag of Italy.svg Virginio Ferrari 3, 10
33
40
34
32
30
17
Flag of Italy.svg Marco Lucchinelli 1–2, 7–10
 ???34 Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Gallina  ???
Riemersma Suzuki RG 500 34
31
48
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Wil Hartog 2, 5, 7
Padgett Yamaha  ???38
26
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jon Ekerold 4
Frankonia Suzuki Suzuki 40
38
18
43
51
22
23
71
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Philippe Coulon 3, 7–9
 ???41
39
19
44
63
Flag of Germany.svg Helmut Kassner 5–6
Swaep Motor-Racing Yamaha 43
33
24
20
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Víctor Palomo 1–2, 7
Laponder Yamaha/Suzuki  ???/???51
43
32
27
39
14
29
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Boet van Dulmen 8–10
Colemans Suzuki  ???54
45
25
40
28
22
66
Flag of the United States.svg Pat Hennen 1–3, 5–10
56
47
32
35
42
25
Flag of New Zealand.svg Stuart Avant 1–3, 7
Team Venemotos Yamaha Yamaha YZR500 (OW29)55
3
21
16
Flag of Venezuela.svg Johnny Cecotto 1–3
 ??? ???57
28
44
27
Flag of Austria.svg Max Wiener 9
Source: [2]
Key
Regular Rider
Wildcard Rider
Replacement Rider
Notes
  • * Länsivuori was disqualified for the second round of the season, the Austrian GP, for not stopping his engine during a refuelling stop.

Final standings

500cc standings

PlaceRiderNumberCountryMachinePointsWins
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene 7 United Kingdom Suzuki 725
2 Flag of Finland.svg Teuvo Lansivuori 4 Finland Suzuki 480
3 Flag of the United States.svg Pat Hennen 40 United States Suzuki 461
4 Flag of Italy.svg Marco Lucchinelli Italy Suzuki 400
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Newbold 8 United Kingdom Suzuki 311
6 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Philippe Coulon Switzerland Suzuki 280
7 Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini 1 Italy Suzuki / MV Agusta 261
8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Findlay 10 Australia Suzuki 250
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Williams 5 United Kingdom Suzuki 241
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Read 2 United Kingdom Suzuki 220
11 Marcel Ankone 21
12 Stuart Avant 20
13 Tom Herron 171
14 Chas Mortimer 16
15 Michel Rougerie 16
16 Karl Auer 16
17 Dieter Braun 15
18 Víctor Palomo 13
19 Ian Richards 12
20 Flag of Venezuela.svg Johnny Cecotto 312
21 Wil Hartog 10
22 Virginio Ferrari 10
23 Billie Guthrie 10
24 Alex George 10
25 Boet Van Dulmen 9
26 Takazumi Katayama 8
27 Max Wiener 6
28 Roger Nichols 6
29 Olivier Chevallier 5
30 Jon Ekerold 5
31 Bernard Fau 4
32 Bernd Tungethal 4
33 Alan North 4
34 Gordon Pantall 3
35 Christian Estrosi 3
36 Rob Bron 3
37 Christian Bourgeois 3
38 Helmut Kassner 3
39 Pekka Nurmi 2
40 John Weeden 2
41 Dave Potter 1
42G.Schwemmer1
43W.A. Smith1
44 Edmar Ferreira 1
45 Borge W.Nielsen 1

350cc standings

PlaceRiderNumberCountryMachinePointsWins
1 Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa 42 Italy Aermacchi Harley-Davidson 764
2 Flag of Venezuela.svg Johnny Cecotto 1 Venezuela Yamaha 652
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chas Mortimer 6 United Kingdom Yamaha 541
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Herron 9 United Kingdom Yamaha 470
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Dodds 56 Australia Yamaha 340
6 Flag of Spain.svg Víctor Palomo Spain Yamaha 290
7 Flag of Japan.svg Takazumi Katayama Japan Yamaha 280
8 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Bruno Kneubühler Switzerland Yamaha 280
9 Flag of France.svg Olivier Chevallier France Yamaha 271
10 Flag of Italy.svg Franco Uncini Italy Yamaha 270
11 Dieter Braun 23
12 Kork Ballington 20
13 Pentti Korhonen 19
14 Patrick Pons 18
15 Gianfranco Bonera 15
16 Giacomo Agostini 15
17 Tony Rutter 12
18 Billie Guthrie 10
19 Gerard Choukroun 10
20 Alan North 10
21 Jean-François Baldé 10
22 Martin Sharpe 8
23 Leif Gustafsson 8
24 Boet Van Dulmen 6
25 John Weeden 5
26 Patrick Fernandez 5
27 Paolo Tordi 5
28 Derek Chatterton 5
29 Jon Ekerold 4
30 Neil Tuxworth 4
31 Philip Bouzanne 3
32 Karl Auer 3
33 Jack Findlay 3
34 Kjell Solberg 3
35 Bo Granath 2
36 Rudolf Kunz 2
37 Claudio Loigo 1
38S.McClements1

250cc standings

PlaceRiderNumberCountryMachinePointsWins
1 Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa 1 Italy Aermacchi Harley-Davidson 907
2 Flag of Japan.svg Takazumi Katayama Japan Yamaha 731
3 Flag of Italy.svg Franco Bonera Italy Aermacchi Harley-Davidson 611
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Herron United Kingdom Yamaha 471
5 Flag of Finland.svg Pentti Korhonen Finland Yamaha 470
6 Flag of Germany.svg Dieter Braun West Germany Yamaha 421
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chas Mortimer 6 United Kingdom Yamaha 310
8 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Bruno Kneubühler 9 Switzerland Yamaha 290
9 Flag of France.svg Olivier Chevallier France Yamaha 250
10 Flag of Spain.svg Víctor Palomo Spain Yamaha 250
11 John Dodds 24
12 Patrick Fernandez 21
13 Kork Ballington 15
14 Paolo Pileri 12
15 Jon Ekerold 10
16 Alan North 10
17 Tony Rutter 8
18 Jean-François Baldé 8
19 Eddie Roberts 6
20 Gerard Choukroun 6
21 Franco Uncini 6
22 Patrick Pons 6
23 Philip Bouzanne 6
24 Pekka Nurmi 5
25 Alex George 5
26 Boet van Dulmen 4
27 John Weeden 4
28 Ian Richards 3
29 Leif Gustafsson 3
30 Dennis Casement 2
31 Jean Claude Hogrel 2
32 Tapio Virtanen 2
33 János Drapál 2
32 Harald Bartol 1
33 Eero Hyvärinen 1
34 Niel Tuxworth 1

125cc standings

PlaceRiderNumberCountryMachinePointsWins
1 Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi 2 Italy Morbidelli 907
2 Flag of Spain.svg Ángel Nieto Spain Bultaco 671
3 Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Pileri 1 Italy Morbidelli 640
4 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Henk van Kessel 7 Netherlands Condor460
5 Flag of Germany.svg Anton Mang West Germany Morbidelli 321
6 Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Guignabodet 2 France Morbidelli 270
7 Flag of Italy.svg Eugenio Lazzarini 5 Italy Morbidelli 260
8 Flag of Germany.svg Gert Bender West Germany Bender 250
9 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stefan Dörflinger Switzerland Morbidelli 230
10 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Julien van Zeebroeck Belgium Morbidelli 180
11 Xaver Tschannen 14
12 Walter Koschine 12
13 Cees van Dongen 11
14 Otello Buscherini 10
15 Leif Gustafsson 10
16 Harald Bartol 9
17 Hans Müller 9
18 Horst Seel 8
19 Enrico Cereda 7
20 Pierluigi Conforti 7
21 Lennart Lundgren 6
22 Per Edward Carlsson 6
23 Johann Zemsauer 5
24 Matti Kinnunen 5
25 Rolf Blatter 4
26 Luigi Richetti 4
27 Hans Hummel 4
28 Peter Frohnmeyer 3
29 Ermanno Giuliano 2
30 Auno Hakala 2
31 Hans Hallberg 1
32 Lennart Lindell 1
33 Heinz Schmid 1
34P.Cecchini1

50cc standings

PlaceRiderNumberCountryMachinePointsWins
1 Flag of Spain.svg Ángel Nieto 1 Spain Bultaco 855
2 Flag of Germany.svg Herbert Rittberger 5 West Germany Kreidler 762
3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ulrich Graf Switzerland Kreidler 691
4 Flag of Italy.svg Eugenio Lazzarini 2 Italy Morbidelli 530
5 Flag of Germany.svg Rudolf Kunz 4 West Germany Kreidler 340
6 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Julien van Zeebroeck 9 Belgium Kreidler 261
7 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stefan Dörflinger 6 Switzerland Kreidler 250
8 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rolf Blatter Switzerland Kreidler 250
9 Flag of Austria.svg Hans Hummel 9 Austria Kreidler 200
10 Flag of France.svg Pierre Audry France ABF 150
11 Aldo Pero 13
12 Theo Timmer 12
13 Engelbert Kip 12
14 Gerrit Strikker 9
15 Cees van Dongen 9
16 Benjamin Laurent 8
17 Günter Schirnhofer 7
18 Theo Van Geffen 6
19 Ricardo Tormo 5
20 Robert Laver 5
21 Claudio Lusuardi 4
22 Yves Le Tourmelin 4
23E.Mischiatti4
24B.Stopp4
25 Wolfgang Müller 3
26 Ramon Gali 3
27 Ermanno Giuliano 1

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