The1976European Formula Two season was contested over 12 rounds. Équipe Elf Switzerland driverJean-Pierre Jabouille clinched the championship title.[1]In a change from 1975 pure race engines was allowed and would be to the end of the formula in 1984.[2] For 1976 Renault-Alpine exploited this opportunity.
| Race No | Circuit | Date | Laps | Distance | Time | Speed | Pole position | Fastest lap | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10-11 April | 20+20 | 6.789=271.56 km | 1'21:45.6 1'23:45.6 | 199.286 km/h 196.190 km/h | ||||
| 2 | 19 April | 55 | 3.792=208.56 km | 1'06:51.54 | 187.164 km/h | ||||
| 3 | 9 May | 65 | 3.2=208.0 km | 1'18:03.1 | 159.894 km/h | ||||
| 4 | 23 May | 50 | 4.238=211.9 km | 1'04:28.82 | 197.176 km/h | ||||
| 5 | 7 June | 73 | 2.76=201.48 km | 1'32:11.58 | 131.125 km/h | ||||
| 6 | 20 June | 20+20 | 6.789=271.56 km | 1'21:27.6 1'21:34.3 | 200.020 km/h 199.746 km/h | ||||
| 7 | 27 June | 38 | 5.543=210.634 km | 1'09:59.77 | 180.553 km/h | ||||
| 8 | 11 July | 43 | 5.245=225.535 km | 1'19:28.8 | 170.258 km/h | ||||
| 9 | 25 July | 30+30 | 4.95=297.0 km | 1'36:12.9 | 185.210 km/h | ||||
| 10 | 8 August | 50 | 4.35=217.50 km | 1'20:19.77 | 162.456 km/h | ||||
| 22 August | cancelled | ||||||||
| 11 | 19 September | 65 | 3.12=202.80 km | 1'20:12.91 | 151.692 km/h | ||||
| 12 | 25-26 September | 20+20 | 6.789=271.56 km | 1'22:32.9 | 197.383 km/h | ||||
Note:
Race 1, 6, 9 and 12 were held in two heats, with results shown in aggregate.
Race 1 and 6 was won by a graded driver, all graded drivers are shown inItalics
For every race points were awarded: 9 points to the winner, 6 for runner-up, 4 for third place, 3 for fourth place, 2 for fifth place and 1 for sixth place. No additional points were awarded. The best 9 results count. No driver had a point deduction.
Note:
Only drivers which were not graded were able to score points.
Other Formula Two races, which did not count towards the European Championship, also held in 1976.
| Race name | Circuit | Date | Winning driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 2 May | |||
| Salzburgring | 23 May | |||
| Misano | 22 August |