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Formula 1 in the 1979 season. Full information

30th season of the Formula 1 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 21st January to 7th October in 1979, 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 1979 season. Full information

List of races and tracks in the 1979 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1979 Argentina Grand Prix	Jacques Laffite Ligier JS11, #26	Buenos Aires	21st January 1979
1979 Brazil Grand Prix	Jacques Laffite Ligier JS11, #26	Interlagos	4th February 1979
1979 South Africa Grand Prix	Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 312T4, #12	Kyalami	3rd March 1979
1979 USA West Grand Prix	Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 312T4, #12	Long Beach	8th April 1979
1979 Spain Grand Prix	Patrick Depailler Ligier JS11, #25	Jarama	29th April 1979
1979 Belgium Grand Prix	Jody Scheckter Ferrari 312T4, #11	Zolder	13th May 1979
1979 Monaco Grand Prix	Jody Scheckter Ferrari 312T4, #11	Monaco	27th May 1979
1979 France Grand Prix	Jean-Pierre Jabouille Renault RS10, #15	Dijon-Prenois	1st July 1979
1979 Britain Grand Prix	Clay Regazzoni Williams FW07, #28	Silverstone	14th July 1979
1979 Germany Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07, #27	Hockenheim	29th July 1979
1979 Austria Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07, #27	Österreichring	12th August 1979
1979 Netherlands Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07, #27	Zandvoort	26th August 1979
1979 Italy Grand Prix	Jody Scheckter Ferrari 312T4, #11	Monza	9th September 1979
1979 Canada Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07, #27	Montréal	30th September 1979
1979 USA East Grand Prix	Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 312T4, #12	Watkins Glen	7th October 1979

Drivers championship 1979

Jody Scheckter

South Africa

Champion

Points: 51.00 Wins: 3 Poles: 1

Gilles Villeneuve

Canada

2nd place

Points: 47.00 Wins: 3 Poles: 1

Alan Jones

Australia

3rd place

Points: 40.00 Wins: 4 Poles: 3

List of all drivers for the 1979 season

Name	Points
Jody Scheckter	51.00
Gilles Villeneuve	47.00
Alan Jones	40.00
Jacques Laffite	36.00
Clay Regazzoni	29.00
Patrick Depailler	20.00
Carlos Reutemann	20.00
René Arnoux	17.00
John Watson	15.00
Didier Pironi	14.00
Jean-Pierre Jarier	14.00
Mario Andretti	14.00
Jean-Pierre Jabouille	9.00
Niki Lauda	4.00
Elio De Angelis	3.00
Nelson Piquet	3.00
Jacky Ickx	3.00
Jochen Mass	3.00
Hans-Joachim Stuck	2.00
Riccardo Patrese	2.00
Emerson Fittipaldi	1.00