Italian Grand Prix

Round 13 · Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza, Italy

1979-09-09

Winner: Jody Scheckter (Ferrari)

P2
Gilles Villeneuve
Ferrari · +0.460
P3
Clay Regazzoni
Williams · +4.780

Who won the 1979 Italian Grand Prix?

The 1979 Italian Grand Prix was won by Jody Scheckter driving for Ferrari, starting from 3rd on the grid. Gilles Villeneuve finished second, +0.460 behind, with Clay Regazzoni completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 11 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 13 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in Monza, Italy. Emerson Fittipaldi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P20 to finish P8.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Jody Scheckter9
2Gilles Villeneuve6
3Clay Regazzoni4
4Niki Lauda3
5Mario Andretti2
6Jean-Pierre Jarier1
7Carlos Reutemann0
8Emerson Fittipaldi0
9Alan Jones0
10Didier Pironi0
11Hans-Joachim Stuck0
12Vittorio Brambilla0
13Riccardo Patrese0
14Jean-Pierre Jabouille0
RJacques Laffite0
RKeke Rosberg0
RJacky Ickx0
RElio de Angelis0
RBruno Giacomelli0
RRené Arnoux0
RJohn Watson0
RPatrick Tambay0
RJochen Mass0
RNelson Piquet0

1979 Italian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1979 Italian Grand Prix?+
Jody Scheckter (Ferrari) won the 1979 Italian Grand Prix on 1979-09-09 at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1979 Italian Grand Prix?+
P1: Jody Scheckter (Ferrari). P2: Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari), +0.460 behind. P3: Clay Regazzoni (Williams), +4.780 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1979 Italian Grand Prix?+
Jean-Pierre Jabouille took pole position for the 1979 Italian Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1979 Italian Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1979 Italian Grand Prix with Jody Scheckter taking victory.