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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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.