Monaco Grand Prix

Round 5 · Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco

1978-05-07

Winner: Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell)

P2
Niki Lauda
Brabham · +22.450
P3
Jody Scheckter
Wolf · +32.290

Who won the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix?

The 1978 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Patrick Depailler driving for Tyrrell, starting from 5th on the grid. Niki Lauda finished second, +22.450 behind, with Jody Scheckter completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 9 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Emerson Fittipaldi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 11 positions from P20 to finish P9.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Patrick Depailler9
2Niki Lauda6
3Jody Scheckter4
4John Watson3
5Didier Pironi2
6Riccardo Patrese1
7Patrick Tambay0
8Carlos Reutemann0
9Emerson Fittipaldi0
10Jean-Pierre Jabouille0
11Mario Andretti0
RGilles Villeneuve0
RRonnie Peterson0
RJames Hunt0
RRolf Stommelen0
RAlan Jones0
RJacky Ickx0
RHans-Joachim Stuck0
RJacques Laffite0
RRupert Keegan0

1978 Monaco Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell) won the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix on 1978-05-07 at Circuit de Monaco.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix?+
P1: Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell). P2: Niki Lauda (Brabham), +22.450 behind. P3: Jody Scheckter (Wolf), +32.290 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Carlos Reutemann took pole position for the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Tyrrell won the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix with Patrick Depailler taking victory.