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Formula 1 in the 1978 season. Full information

29th season of the Formula 1 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 15th January to 8th October in 1978, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of Formula 1!

:championship in the 1978 season. Full information

List of races and tracks in the 1978 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1978 Argentina Grand Prix	Mario Andretti Lotus 78, #5	Buenos Aires	15th January 1978
1978 Brazil Grand Prix	Carlos Reutemann Ferrari 312T2, #11	Jacarepagua	29th January 1978
1978 South Africa Grand Prix	Ronnie Peterson Lotus 78, #6	Kyalami	4th March 1978
1978 USA West Grand Prix	Carlos Reutemann Ferrari 312T3, #11	Long Beach	2nd April 1978
1978 Monaco Grand Prix	Patrick Depailler Tyrrell 008, #4	Monaco	7th May 1978
1978 Belgium Grand Prix	Mario Andretti Lotus 79, #5	Zolder	21st May 1978
1978 Spain Grand Prix	Mario Andretti Lotus 79, #5	Jarama	4th June 1978
1978 Sweden Grand Prix	Niki Lauda Brabham BT46B, #1	Anderstorp	17th June 1978
1978 France Grand Prix	Mario Andretti Lotus 79, #5	Le Castellet	2nd July 1978
1978 Britain Grand Prix	Carlos Reutemann Ferrari 312T3, #11	Brands Hatch	16th July 1978
1978 Germany Grand Prix	Mario Andretti Lotus 79, #5	Hockenheim	30th July 1978
1978 Austria Grand Prix	Ronnie Peterson Lotus 79, #6	Österreichring	13th August 1978
1978 Netherlands Grand Prix	Mario Andretti Lotus 79, #5	Zandvoort	27th August 1978
1978 Italy Grand Prix	Niki Lauda Brabham BT46A, #1	Monza	10th September 1978
1978 USA East Grand Prix	Carlos Reutemann Ferrari 312T3, #11	Watkins Glen	1st October 1978
1978 Canada Grand Prix	Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 312T3, #12	Montréal	8th October 1978

Drivers championship 1978

Mario Andretti

United States

Champion

Points: 64.00 Wins: 6 Poles: 8

Ronnie Peterson

Sweden

2nd place

Points: 51.00 Wins: 2 Poles: 3

Carlos Reutemann

Argentina

3rd place

Points: 48.00 Wins: 4 Poles: 2

List of all drivers for the 1978 season

Name	Points
Mario Andretti	64.00
Ronnie Peterson	51.00
Carlos Reutemann	48.00
Niki Lauda	44.00
Patrick Depailler	34.00
John Watson	25.00
Jody Scheckter	24.00
Jacques Laffite	19.00
Gilles Villeneuve	17.00
Emerson Fittipaldi	17.00
Alan Jones	11.00
Riccardo Patrese	11.00
James Hunt	8.00
Patrick Tambay	8.00
Didier Pironi	7.00
Clay Regazzoni	4.00
Jean-Pierre Jabouille	3.00
Hans-Joachim Stuck	2.00
Vittorio Brambilla	1.00
Derek Daly	1.00
Hector Rebaque	1.00

List of participating teams in the 1978 season

Name	Points
Lotus	86.00
Ferrari	58.00
Brabham	53.00
Tyrrell	38.00
Wolf	24.00
Ligier	19.00
Copersucar	17.00
McLaren	15.00
Williams	11.00
Arrows	11.00
Shadow	6.00
Renault	3.00
Surtees	1.00
Ensign	1.00