McLaren M26/5
The racing history of McLaren M26/5 is shown below including any races in non-Formula 1 events. This contains all significant races at which this car appeared.
| Race | Car | Driver | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix Kyalami - 4 Mar 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | Retired |
| United States Grand Prix West Long Beach - 2 Apr 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | 12 |
| Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo - 7 May 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | 7 |
| Belgian Grand Prix Zolder - 21 May 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | Did not take part in official practice |
| Spanish Grand Prix Jarama - 4 Jun 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | Retired |
| Swedish Grand Prix Anderstorp - 17 Jun 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | 4 |
| French Grand Prix Paul Ricard - 2 Jul 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | 9 |
| British Grand Prix Brands Hatch - 16 Jul 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | 6 |
| German Grand Prix Hockenheim - 30 Jul 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | Retired |
| Austrian Grand Prix Österreichring - 13 Aug 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | James Hunt | Retired |
| Austrian Grand Prix Österreichring - 13 Aug 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | (Only used in practice) |
| Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort - 27 Aug 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | James Hunt | 10 |
| Italian Grand Prix Monza - 10 Sep 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | James Hunt | Damaged - not used in restart |
| United States Grand Prix Watkins Glen - 1 Oct 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | James Hunt | 7 |
| Canadian Grand Prix Montréal - 8 Oct 1978 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | James Hunt | Retired |
| Argentinian Grand Prix Buenos Aires - 21 Jan 1979 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | John Watson | (Spare - not used in practice) |
| Brazilian Grand Prix Interlagos - 4 Feb 1979 |
McLaren M26 [5] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Patrick Tambay | Retired |