Swedish Grand Prix

Round 8 · Scandinavian Raceway, Anderstorp, Sweden

1978-06-17

Winner: Niki Lauda (Brabham)

P1
Niki Lauda
Brabham
P2
Riccardo Patrese
Arrows · +34.019
P3
Ronnie Peterson
Team Lotus · +34.105

Who won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix?

The 1978 Swedish Grand Prix was won by Niki Lauda driving for Brabham, starting from 3rd on the grid. Riccardo Patrese finished second, +34.019 behind, with Ronnie Peterson completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 8 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 8 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Scandinavian Raceway in Anderstorp, Sweden. Patrick Tambay was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 11 positions from P15 to finish P4.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Niki Lauda9
2Riccardo Patrese6
3Ronnie Peterson4
4Patrick Tambay3
5Clay Regazzoni2
6Emerson Fittipaldi1
7Jacques Laffite0
8James Hunt0
9Gilles Villeneuve0
10Carlos Reutemann0
11Hans-Joachim Stuck0
12Hector Rebaque0
13Jochen Mass0
14Rolf Stommelen0
15Keke Rosberg0
RArturo Merzario0
RMario Andretti0
RAlan Jones0
RPatrick Depailler0
RJean-Pierre Jabouille0
RJohn Watson0
RJody Scheckter0
RDidier Pironi0
RVittorio Brambilla0

1978 Swedish Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix?+
Niki Lauda (Brabham) won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix on 1978-06-17 at Scandinavian Raceway.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix?+
P1: Niki Lauda (Brabham). P2: Riccardo Patrese (Arrows), +34.019 behind. P3: Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus), +34.105 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix?+
Mario Andretti took pole position for the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix?+
Brabham won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix with Niki Lauda taking victory.