October 23, 1977

James Hunt on his way to victory in the McLaren

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October 23, 1977

James Hunt leads Jody Scheckter early in the race

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October 23, 1977

Patrick Depailler was the only driver to take to the podium and celebrates with the Marelli Magneti representative

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October 23, 1977

Gilles Villeneuve walks away miraculously unscathed after his huge accident that claimed the life of a spectator and a marshal

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October 23, 1977

Jacques Laffite of Ligier at the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix

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October 23, 1977

Jean-Pierre Jarier of Ligier at the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix

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