F1 COLLECTION 172

Lotus 78 as driven by Gunnar Nilsson

After a difficult three-year period, Colin Chapman’s team returned to the top thanks to a new technical approach that exploited the Venturi effect. The next generation of single-seaters was born – and nothing would be the same again. 

Gunnar Nilsson also achieved his first and only Grand Prix victory in Belgium. The Type 78 was clearly a success. We take a closer look at the 78’s innovative technical details, cover the 1970 Italian Grand Prix and current talent Lance Stroll.