Spanish Grand Prix

Round 5 · Jarama, Madrid, Spain

1979-04-29

Winner: Patrick Depailler (Ligier)

P2
Carlos Reutemann
Team Lotus · +20.940
P3
Mario Andretti
Team Lotus · +27.310

Who won the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix?

The 1979 Spanish Grand Prix was won by Patrick Depailler driving for Ligier, starting from 2nd on the grid. Carlos Reutemann finished second, +20.940 behind, with Mario Andretti completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 10 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Jarama in Madrid, Spain. Jan Lammers was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P24 to finish P12.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Patrick Depailler9
2Carlos Reutemann6
3Mario Andretti4
4Jody Scheckter3
5Jean-Pierre Jarier2
6Didier Pironi1
7Gilles Villeneuve0
8Jochen Mass0
9René Arnoux0
10Riccardo Patrese0
11Emerson Fittipaldi0
12Jan Lammers0
13Patrick Tambay0
14Hans-Joachim Stuck0
RNiki Lauda0
RHector Rebaque0
RAlan Jones0
RElio de Angelis0
RClay Regazzoni0
RJames Hunt0
RJean-Pierre Jabouille0
RJohn Watson0
RJacques Laffite0
RNelson Piquet0

1979 Spanish Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix?+
Patrick Depailler (Ligier) won the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix on 1979-04-29 at Jarama.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix?+
P1: Patrick Depailler (Ligier). P2: Carlos Reutemann (Team Lotus), +20.940 behind. P3: Mario Andretti (Team Lotus), +27.310 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix?+
Jacques Laffite took pole position for the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix?+
Ligier won the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix with Patrick Depailler taking victory.