McLaren was fourth, third and third at the French, British and German Grands Prix respectively, but in each Hulme, who qualified on the first row in France and Britain, was sidelined into retirement by mechanical failure. Elford took a best finish of fifth in France but then crashed and destroyed the M7B at the Nürburgring in Germany.
McLaren secured fourth, third, and third places at the French, British, and German Grands Prix. Unfortunately, Hulme's first-row starting position was thwarted by mechanical problems, resulting in his retirement from each event. Elford achieved a best finish of fifth in France but then crashed and destroyed his M7B at the Nürburgring in Germany.