Canadian Grand Prix

Round 16 · Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada

1978-10-08

Winner: Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari)

P2
Jody Scheckter
Wolf · +13.372
P3
Carlos Reutemann
Ferrari · +19.408

Who won the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix?

The 1978 Canadian Grand Prix was won by Gilles Villeneuve driving for Ferrari, starting from 3rd on the grid. Jody Scheckter finished second, +13.372 behind, with Carlos Reutemann completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 9 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. Didier Pironi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 11 positions from P18 to finish P7.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Gilles Villeneuve9
2Jody Scheckter6
3Carlos Reutemann4
4Riccardo Patrese3
5Patrick Depailler2
6Derek Daly1
7Didier Pironi0
8Patrick Tambay0
9Alan Jones0
10Mario Andretti0
11Nelson Piquet0
12Jean-Pierre Jabouille0
RKeke Rosberg0
RJacques Laffite0
RJames Hunt0
RJean-Pierre Jarier0
RRené Arnoux0
RBobby Rahal0
RJohn Watson0
RNiki Lauda0
RHans-Joachim Stuck0
REmerson Fittipaldi0

1978 Canadian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix?+
Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari) won the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix on 1978-10-08 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix?+
P1: Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari). P2: Jody Scheckter (Wolf), +13.372 behind. P3: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari), +19.408 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix?+
Jean-Pierre Jarier took pole position for the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix with Gilles Villeneuve taking victory.