Monaco Grand Prix

Round 7 · Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco

1979-05-27

Winner: Jody Scheckter (Ferrari)

P2
Clay Regazzoni
Williams · +0.440
P3
Carlos Reutemann
Team Lotus · +8.570

Who won the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix?

The 1979 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Jody Scheckter driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Clay Regazzoni finished second, +0.440 behind, with Carlos Reutemann completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 7 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Clay Regazzoni was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P16 to finish P2.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Jody Scheckter9
2Clay Regazzoni6
3Carlos Reutemann4
4John Watson3
5Patrick Depailler2
6Jochen Mass1
RNelson Piquet0
RJean-Pierre Jabouille0
RJacques Laffite0
RGilles Villeneuve0
RAlan Jones0
RJean-Pierre Jarier0
RHans-Joachim Stuck0
RNiki Lauda0
RDidier Pironi0
RMario Andretti0
REmerson Fittipaldi0
RRené Arnoux0
RJames Hunt0
RRiccardo Patrese0

1979 Monaco Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Jody Scheckter (Ferrari) won the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix on 1979-05-27 at Circuit de Monaco.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix?+
P1: Jody Scheckter (Ferrari). P2: Clay Regazzoni (Williams), +0.440 behind. P3: Carlos Reutemann (Team Lotus), +8.570 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Jody Scheckter took pole position for the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix with Jody Scheckter taking victory.