Who won the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix?
The 1978 Spanish Grand Prix was won by Mario Andretti driving for Team Lotus, starting from pole position. Ronnie Peterson finished second, +19.560 behind, with Jacques Laffite completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 10 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 7 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Jarama in Madrid, Spain. Rupert Keegan was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P23 to finish P11.
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1978 Spanish Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix?+
Mario Andretti (Team Lotus) won the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix on 1978-06-04 at Jarama.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix?+
P1: Mario Andretti (Team Lotus). P2: Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus), +19.560 behind. P3: Jacques Laffite (Ligier), +37.240 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix?+
Mario Andretti took pole position for the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix?+
Team Lotus won the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix with Mario Andretti taking victory.