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Formula 2 in the 1979 season. Full information

14th season of the Formula 2 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 25th March to 19th August 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 2!

Beginners of the season: Andrea De Cesaris , Siegfried Stohr , Derek Warwick , Teo Fabi , Huub Rothengatter , Patrick Gaillard , Juan Traverso , Oscar Pedersoli

List of races and tracks in the 1979 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1979 International Trophy	Eddie Cheever Osella FA2/79, #9	Silverstone	25th March 1979
1979 Jim Clark Trophy	Keke Rosberg March 792, #7	Hockenheim	8th April 1979
1979 Jochen Rindt Trophy	Rad Dougall March 782, #15	Thruxton	16th April 1979
1979 Eifelrennen	Marc Surer March 792, #1	Nürburgring	29th April 1979
1979 Rome Grand Prix	Marc Surer March 792, #1	Vallelunga	13th May 1979
1979 Mugello F2	Brian Henton Ralt RT2, #14	Mugello	20th May 1979
1979 Pau Grand Prix	Eddie Cheever Osella FA2/79, #9	Pau	4th June 1979
1979 Hockenheim F2	Stephen South March 792, #8	Hockenheim	10th June 1979
1979 Zandvoort F2	Eddie Cheever Osella FA2/79, #9	Zandvoort	15th July 1979
1979 Mediterranean Grand Prix	Eje Elgh March 792, #22	Enna-Pergusa	29th July 1979
1979 Misano F2	Brian Henton Ralt RT2, #14	Misano	5th August 1979
1979 Donington F2	Derek Daly March 792, #7	Donington Park	19th August 1979

Drivers championship 1979

Marc Surer

Switzerland

Champion

Points: 38 Wins: 2 Poles: 2

Brian Henton

United Kingdom

2nd place

Points: 36 Wins: 2 Poles: 4

Derek Daly

Ireland

3rd place

Points: 33 Wins: 1 Poles: 1

List of all drivers for the 1979 season

Name	Points
Marc Surer	38
Brian Henton	36
Derek Daly	33
Eddie Cheever	32
Beppe Gabbiani	19
Rad Dougall	19
Stephen South	19
Siegfried Stohr	17
Eje Elgh	16
Teo Fabi	13
Bobby Rahal	10
Keke Rosberg	9
Miguel Angel Guerra	8
Alberto Colombo	8
Patrick Gaillard	5
Manfred Winkelhock	4
Maurizio Flammini	4
Juan Traverso	3
Huub Rothengatter	3
Derek Warwick	2
Andrea De Cesaris	1
Oscar Pedersoli	1