| 1978 FIA Formula One World Championship season | | Previous: 1977 | Next: 1979 | | Index: Races by country | Races by season | The 1978 Formula One season was the 29th FIA Formula One World Championship season. It commenced on January 15, 1978, and ended on October 8 after sixteen races. The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile, commonly referred to as the FIA, is a non-profit association established in 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car users. ...
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The 1977 Formula One season was the 28th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ...
This article recaps the 1979 Formula One season. ...
The following is a complete lists of grands prix which have been a part of the Formula One championship season since its inception in 1950. ...
The following is a complete lists of grands prix which have been a part of the Formula One championship season since its inception in 1950. ...
The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile, commonly referred to as the FIA, is a non-profit association established in 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car users. ...
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January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...
October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ...
Season summary
Season review Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ...
The Argentine Grand Prix was a round of the Formula One championship, held intermittently from 1953 to 1998. ...
January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Autodromo Oscar Alfredo Galvez is a race circuit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ...
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Mario Andretti portrayed on the cover of Esquire Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Motovun) is an Italian-American racing driver, arguably the most successful U.S. citizen in auto racing. ...
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Argentine Grand Prix held at Argentina on January 15, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gilles Villeneuve 149. ...
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The Brazilian Grand Prix (Portuguese: Grande Prêmio do Brasil) is a Formula One championship race which occurs at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, Brazil. ...
January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Jacarepagua (also known as Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet) is a race course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil which hosted the Brazilian Grand Prix 10 times. ...
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Carlos Reutemann in 1980, near the end of his racing career Carlos Alberto Reutemann (b. ...
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro is the name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix held at Jacarepagua on January 29, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Carlos Reutemann 143. ...
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The South African Grand Prix was first run as a Grand Prix motor racing handicap race in 1934 at the Prince George Circuit at East London, Eastern Cape Province. ...
March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ...
Kyalami is a motor racing circuit, and suburb in Gauteng, South Africa north of Johannesburg. ...
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Ronnie Peterson Bengt Ronnie Peterson, (February 14, 1944, Ãrebro, Sweden - September 11, 1978, Monza, Italy) was a Swedish racing driver. ...
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One South African Grand Prix held at Kyalami on March 4, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 117. ...
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The United States Grand Prix West was a race held at Long Beach, California, as a Formula 5000 race in 1975 and a Formula One championship event from 1976 to 1983. ...
April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ...
Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government Country State County United States California Los Angeles County Mayor Beverly ONeill (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 170. ...
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Carlos Reutemann in 1980, near the end of his racing career Carlos Alberto Reutemann (b. ...
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro is the name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach on April 2, 1978. ...
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The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula One race held annually, and since 1929, in the Principality of Monaco considered to be one of the most important and prestigious races around the world alongside the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ...
May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ...
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Patrick Depailler was a Formula One driver from France. ...
Tyrrell was an auto racing team and Formula One constructor founded by Ken Tyrrell. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 7, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Niki Lauda 128. ...
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Later winner Kimi Räikkönen during the free practice of the 2005 Belgian Grand Prix. ...
May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ...
The Circuit Zolder, also known as Circuit Terlaemen, is an undulating 3. ...
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Mario Andretti portrayed on the cover of Esquire Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Motovun) is an Italian-American racing driver, arguably the most successful U.S. citizen in auto racing. ...
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Zolder on May 21, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Ronnie Peterson 123. ...
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The Spanish Grand Prix (Gran Premio de España) is a Formula One race currently held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain as part of the annual Formula One championship season. ...
June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ...
The Circuit del Jarama is a 2. ...
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Mario Andretti portrayed on the cover of Esquire Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Motovun) is an Italian-American racing driver, arguably the most successful U.S. citizen in auto racing. ...
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Jarama on June 4, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 120. ...
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The Swedish Grand Prix was a round of the Formula One World Championship from 1973 to 1978. ...
June 17 is the 168th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (169th in leap years), with 197 days remaining. ...
The Scandinavian Raceway is a 2. ...
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Andreas Nikolaus Niki Lauda (born February 22, 1949) is an Austrian racing driver. ...
The Brabham Racing Organisation was a Formula One racing team founded by Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac. ...
Alfa Romeo is an Italian automobile manufacturing company, founded as Darracq Italiana by Cavaliere Ugo Stella, an aristocrat from Milan in partnership with the French automobile firm of Alexandre Darracq. ...
The 1978 Formula One Swedish Grand Prix held at the Scandinavian Raceway on June 17, 1978. ...
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The French Grand Prix is a Formula One race held as part of Fédération Internationale de lAutomobiles annual Formula One automobile racing championship season. ...
July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 182 days remaining. ...
The Paul Ricard Circuit was built at Le Castellet, near Marseille, France, in 1969 with finance from the eccentric drinks magnate Paul Ricard. ...
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Mario Andretti portrayed on the cover of Esquire Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Motovun) is an Italian-American racing driver, arguably the most successful U.S. citizen in auto racing. ...
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Paul Ricard on July 2, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Carlos Reutemann 148. ...
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The British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. ...
July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 168 days remaining. ...
Brands Hatch is a British motor racing circuit. ...
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Carlos Reutemann in 1980, near the end of his racing career Carlos Alberto Reutemann (b. ...
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro is the name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Brands Hatch on July 16, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Niki Lauda 118. ...
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The German Grand Prix (GroÃer Preis von Deutschland) is an annual automobile race. ...
July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ...
The Hockenheimring is a motor racing circuit situated near the town of Hockenheim in Germany. ...
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Mario Andretti portrayed on the cover of Esquire Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Motovun) is an Italian-American racing driver, arguably the most successful U.S. citizen in auto racing. ...
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One German Grand Prix held at Hockenheimring on July 30, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Ronnie Peterson 155. ...
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The Austrian Grand Prix was a Formula One race. ...
August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ...
The Ãsterreichring is a Austrian race circuit which hosted the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix 18 consecutive years, from 1970 through 1987. ...
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Ronnie Peterson Bengt Ronnie Peterson, (February 14, 1944, Ãrebro, Sweden - September 11, 1978, Monza, Italy) was a Swedish racing driver. ...
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix held at Osterreichring on August 13, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Ronnie Peterson 143. ...
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The Dutch Grand Prix was a Formula One automobile race held at Circuit Zandvoort, from 1952 to 1985. ...
August 27 is the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (240th in leap years), with 126 days remaining. ...
Circuit Zandvoort is a motor racing circuit located near the town of Zandvoort, in the Netherlands, near the North Sea coast line. ...
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Mario Andretti portrayed on the cover of Esquire Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Motovun) is an Italian-American racing driver, arguably the most successful U.S. citizen in auto racing. ...
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix held at Netherlands on August 27, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Niki Lauda 119. ...
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The Italian Grand Prix is one of the longest running events on the motor racing calendar. ...
September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ...
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is a motorsport race track near the town of Monza, Italy, north of Milan. ...
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Andreas Nikolaus Niki Lauda (born February 22, 1949) is an Austrian racing driver. ...
The Brabham Racing Organisation was a Formula One racing team founded by Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac. ...
Alfa Romeo is an Italian automobile manufacturing company, founded as Darracq Italiana by Cavaliere Ugo Stella, an aristocrat from Milan in partnership with the French automobile firm of Alexandre Darracq. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Italian Grand Prix held at Monza on September 10, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Mario Andretti 138. ...
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The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event which has taken place at various times since 1959 in several locations, at first as a part of the American Grand Prize series and later as a race in the Formula One World Championship. ...
October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Watkins Glen International (nicknamed The Glen) is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. ...
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Carlos Reutemann in 1980, near the end of his racing career Carlos Alberto Reutemann (b. ...
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro is the name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One United States Grand Prix held at Watkins Glen on October 1, 1978. ...
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The Canadian Grand Prix (known in its native French as the Grand Prix du Canada) is a Formula One auto race held in Canada since 1967. ...
October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ...
The Gilles Villeneuve Circuit is the venue for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix and Champ Car Molson Indy Montreal. ...
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Gilles Villeneuve at Monza in 1981. ...
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro is the name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ...
Results from the 1978 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on October 8, 1978 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Alan Jones 138. ...
1978 Constructors Championship final standings Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, England. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
The Lotus 78 wing car was the car that started the ground effect revolution in Formula 1, in the 1977 racing season. ...
Mario Andretti in the Lotus 79 The Lotus 79 was a Formula 1 car designed in late 1977 by Colin Chapman, Martin Ogilvie and Peter Wright of Lotus. ...
The Brabham Racing Organisation was a Formula One racing team founded by Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac. ...
Alfa Romeo is an Italian automobile manufacturing company, founded as Darracq Italiana by Cavaliere Ugo Stella, an aristocrat from Milan in partnership with the French automobile firm of Alexandre Darracq. ...
The Brabham BT46 was a Formula One racing car, designed by Gordon Murray for the Brabham team owned by Bernie Ecclestone for the 1978 Formula One season. ...
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro is the name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ...
Tyrrell was an auto racing team and Formula One constructor founded by Ken Tyrrell. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Walter Wolf Racing was a Formula One constructor from 1976 to 1980. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Olivier Panis driving for the Prost Grand Prix team in Montreal in 1998 Prost Grand Prix was a Formula 1 racing team managed by former world champion Alain Prost. ...
Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra is a French company covering a wide range of activities mainly related to aeronautics and weaponry which today operates as the Lagardère Group. ...
Fittipaldi Automotive, often referred to as Copersucar after its major sponsor, was the only Formula One motor racing team and constructor ever to be based in Brazil. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
McLaren, founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren (1937â1970), is a racing team based in Woking, England, which is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Canadian-American Challenge Cup, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Team Orange Arrows Formula One car at the 2000 United States Grand Prix The Arrows Racing Team team was founded in 1977, by Italian financier Franco Ambrosio (A), Alan Rees (R), Jackie Oliver (O), Dave Wass (W) and Tony Southgate (S) when Rees, Oliver, Wass and Southgate left the Shadow...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Shadow Racing Cars was a Formula One and sports car racing team from Britain. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ...
The Surtees Racing Organization was a race team that spent 9 seasons (1970 to 1978) as a constructor in Formula One. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Ensign was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
See: Martini (cocktail) - a popular cocktail. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Hesketh was a Formula One constructor from 1973 to 1978. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
ATS was a German Formula One team, named after German alloy wheel brand Auto Technisches Spezialzubehor, and active in Formula One from 1977 to 1984. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Theodore Racing was a Formula One constructor from Britain founded by Hong Kong millionaire Teddy Yip. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
Merzario was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ...
The Ford Motor Company (usually called Ford; NYSE: F) is an American company with its global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, that manufactures automobiles and sells popular vehicles globally. ...
1978 Drivers Championship final standings |