Brazilian Grand Prix

Round 2 · Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1978-01-29

Winner: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari)

Carlos Reutemann

Ferrari

Emerson Fittipaldi

Fittipaldi · +49.130

Niki Lauda

Brabham · +57.020

Who won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix?

The 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix was won by Carlos Reutemann driving for Ferrari, starting from 4th on the grid. Emerson Fittipaldi finished second, +49.130 behind, with Niki Lauda completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 13 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 2 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Didier Pironi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P19 to finish P6.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Carlos Reutemann	Ferrari	4	▲3	1:49:59.860	Finished	9
2	Emerson Fittipaldi	Fittipaldi	7	▲5	+49.130	Finished	6
3	Niki Lauda	Brabham	10	▲7	+57.020	Finished	4
4	Mario Andretti	Team Lotus	3	▼1	+1:33.120	Finished	3
5	Clay Regazzoni	Shadow	15	▲10	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Didier Pironi	Tyrrell	19	▲13	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Jochen Mass	ATS	20	▲13	—	+1 Lap	0
8	John Watson	Brabham	21	▲13	—	+2 Laps	0
9	Jacques Laffite	Ligier	14	▲5	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Riccardo Patrese	Arrows	18	▲8	—	+4 Laps	0
11	Alan Jones	Williams	8	▼3	—	+5 Laps	0
R	Hector Rebaque	Team Lotus	22	—	—	Physical	0
R	Gilles Villeneuve	Ferrari	6	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Patrick Tambay	McLaren	5	—	—	Spun off	0
R	James Hunt	McLaren	2	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Hans-Joachim Stuck	Shadow	9	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Jody Scheckter	Wolf	12	—	—	Accident	0
R	Ronnie Peterson	Team Lotus	1	—	—	Collision	0
R	Danny Ongais	Ensign	23	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Brett Lunger	McLaren	13	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Patrick Depailler	Tyrrell	11	—	—	Accident	0
R	Rupert Keegan	Surtees	24	—	—	Accident	0
R	Lamberto Leoni	Ensign	17	—	—	Transmission	0
W	Jean-Pierre Jarier	ATS	16	—	—	Withdrew	0

1978 Brazilian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari) won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix on 1978-01-29 at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

P1: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari). P2: Emerson Fittipaldi (Fittipaldi), +49.130 behind. P3: Niki Lauda (Brabham), +57.020 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Ronnie Peterson took pole position for the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix with Carlos Reutemann taking victory.