Wolf WR1: 1977–1978 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1977–1978 Formula 1 car

Wolf WR1

5th in 1978 standings | Wolf car

3
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Grand Prix PoleGP Pole
10
Podiums
59
Points

Car Profile

Team Wolf
Seasons1977, 1978
Constructors'P41977 55 pts P51978 4 pts
Races27 (26 starts)
DesignerHarvey Postlethwaite Chief designer
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Drivers of the Wolf WR1

20 Jody Scheckter JodyScheckter P21977 3 wins · 79 pts
32 Keke Rosberg KekeRosberg P29 0 pts
21 BobbyRahal P33 0 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix27
Race Starts26
Wins3 (11.5%)
Poles1
Podiums10 (38.5%)
Fastest Laps2
Points Finishes10
Points59
Retirements12 (46.2%)
Drivers3

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFV
3.0 V8
Also poweredApollon FW03, Boro 001, Ensign N177, Hesketh 308E, Kojima KE009, Lec CRP1, Lotus 78, March 761B, McGuire BM1, McLaren M26, Penske PC4, Shadow DN8, Surtees TS19, Tyrrell P34, Arrows A1, ATS HS1, Fittipaldi F5A, Lotus 79, Merzario A1, Shadow DN9, Surtees TS20, Tyrrell 008, Williams FW06, Wolf WR5
TyresGoodyear

Key Car Landmarks

Race1977 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1977 ARG F1 GP1978 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1978 CAN F1 GP
Pole1977 German F1 Grand Prix1977 GER F1 GP Scheckteronly once
Win1977 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1977 ARG F1 GP Scheckter1977 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1977 CAN F1 GP Scheckter
Podium1977 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1977 ARG F1 GP Scheckter1978 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1978 MON F1 GP Scheckter
Points1977 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1977 ARG F1 GP Scheckter1978 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1978 MON F1 GP Scheckter
Fastest lap1977 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1977 MON F1 GP Scheckter1977 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1977 JPN F1 GP Scheckter

Finishing Positions

1st 3
2nd 2
3rd 5
10th 3
DNF 12
NC 1
DNPQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDNPQ Did Not Pre-Qualify

Performance Breakdown

1977 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Jody Scheckter
1DNF2331DNFDNFDNFDNF2DNF3DNF3110

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1978 Race by Race

10 Grands Prix
Jody Scheckter
10DNFDNFDNF3–––––
Keke Rosberg
–––––10NCDNFDNPQ–
Bobby Rahal
–––––––––DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

The Wolf WR1 was Wolf's F1 car for 1977.

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Wolf WR1: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Wolf WR1?
Wolf raced the Wolf WR1 in the 1977 and 1978 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Wolf WR1?
Jody Scheckter, Keke Rosberg and Bobby Rahal drove the Wolf WR1 in 1977 and 1978.
How many races did the Wolf WR1 win?
The Wolf WR1 won 3 of the 27 Grands Prix it entered in 1977 and 1978, with 1 pole position and 10 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Wolf WR1?
The Wolf WR1 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.