1976 German motorcycle Grand Prix

The 1976 German motorcycle Grand Prix was the eleventh round of the 1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 29 August 1976 at the Nürburgring circuit. The 500cc race was known for being the distinguished Giacomo Agostini's 122nd and final victory in Grand Prix motorcycle competition, a record that still stands today.

  1976 German Grand Prix
Race details
Race 11 of 12 races in the
1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
Date29 August 1976
Official nameGrosser Preis von Deutschland
LocationNürburgring
Course
  • Permanent racing facility
  • 22.835 km (14.189 mi)
500 cc
Rider
Fastest lap
Rider Marcel Ankoné Suzuki
Time 8:59.900
Podium
First Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta
Second Marco Lucchinelli Suzuki
Third Pat Hennen Suzuki
350 cc
Rider
Fastest lap
Rider Johnny Cecotto Yamaha
Time 8:57.300
Podium
First Walter Villa Harley-Davidson
Second Johnny Cecotto Yamaha
Third Gianfranco Bonera Harley-Davidson
250 cc
Rider
Fastest lap
Rider Walter Villa Harley-Davidson
Time 9:03.200
Podium
First Walter Villa Harley-Davidson
Second Kork Ballington Yamaha
Third Jon Ekerold Yamaha
125 cc
Rider
Fastest lap
Rider Anton Mang Morbidelli
Time 10:12.200
Podium
First Anton Mang Morbidelli
Second Walter Koschine Maico
Third Julien van Zeebroeck Morbidelli
50 cc
Rider
Fastest lap
Rider Ángel Nieto Bultaco
Time 10:26.900
Podium
First Ángel Nieto Bultaco
Second Herbert Rittberger Kreidler
Third Ulrich Graf Kreidler
Sidecar (B2A)
Rider
Fastest lap
Rider Werner Schwärzel König
Time 11:02.100
Podium
First Werner Schwärzel König
Second Rolf Steinhausen Busch-König
Third George O'Dell Yamaha
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