De Coster won 12 out of 24 motos during the season to claim his fourth 500cc world championship over second place Mikkola. The Husqvarna team asked Mikkola to switch to the 250cc world championship in 1976, leaving De Coster to battle his Suzuki teammate Wolsink for the 500cc championship.
De Coster won 12 out of 24 races during the season to secure his fourth 500cc world championship, edging out Mikkola in second place. The Husqvarna team suggested that Mikkola switch to the 250cc championship in 1976, prompting De Coster to battle Wolsink for the 500cc title.