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Formula 2 in the 1978 season. Full information

13th season of the Formula 2 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 27th March to 24th September 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 2!

Beginners of the season: Beppe Gabbiani , Manfred Winkelhock , Geoff Lees , Stephen South , Rad Dougall , Piero Necchi

List of races and tracks in the 1978 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1978 Jochen Rindt Trophy	Bruno Giacomelli March 782, #8	Thruxton	27th March 1978
1978 Jim Clark Trophy	Bruno Giacomelli March 782, #8	Hockenheim	9th April 1978
1978 Eifelrennen	Alex Ribeiro March 782, #23	Nürburgring	30th April 1978
1978 Pau Grand Prix	Bruno Giacomelli March 782, #8	Pau	15th May 1978
1978 Mugello F2	Derek Daly Chevron B42, #19	Mugello	28th May 1978
1978 Rome Grand Prix	Derek Daly Chevron B42, #19	Vallelunga	4th June 1978
1978 Rouen Grand Prix	Bruno Giacomelli March 782, #8	Rouen-les-Essarts	18th June 1978
1978 Donington F2	Keke Rosberg Chevron B42, #14	Donington Park	25th June 1978
1978 Nogaro Grand Prix	Bruno Giacomelli March 782, #8	Nogaro	9th July 1978
1978 Mediterranean Grand Prix	Bruno Giacomelli March 782, #8	Enna-Pergusa	23rd July 1978
1978 Misano F2	Bruno Giacomelli March 782, #8	Misano	6th August 1978
1978 Hockenheim F2	Bruno Giacomelli March 782, #8	Hockenheim	24th September 1978

Drivers championship 1978

Bruno Giacomelli

Italy

Champion

Points: 78 Wins: 8 Poles: 8

Marc Surer

Switzerland

2nd place

Points: 48 Wins: 0 Poles: 1

Derek Daly

Ireland

3rd place

Points: 27 Wins: 2 Poles: 1

List of all drivers for the 1978 season

Name	Points
Bruno Giacomelli	78
Marc Surer	48
Derek Daly	27
Eddie Cheever	24
Keke Rosberg	16
Piero Necchi	13
Ingo Hoffmann	13
Alex Ribeiro	11
Alberto Colombo	11
Manfred Winkelhock	11
Ricardo Zunino	8
Eje Elgh	8
Rad Dougall	5
Elio De Angelis	4
Geoff Lees	4
Stephen South	3
Brian Henton	3
Piercarlo Ghinzani	3
Beppe Gabbiani	2
Roberto Marazzi	1