| Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine Grand Prix | DNF | Collision | 8th | 8th | 1:46.430 (Q) | +2.230 | 0 | ||
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | 4th | +1:25.880 | 8th | 8th | 2:25.160 (Q) | +2.090 | 3 | ||
| 3 | South African Grand Prix | DNF | Throttle | 7th | 7th | 1:12.330 (Q) | +0.530 | 0 | ||
| 4 | United States Grand Prix West | DSQ | Push start | 17th | 17th | 1:21.192 (Q) | +2.367 | 0 | ||
| 5 | Spanish Grand Prix | 6th | +48.430 | 10th | 10th | 1:16.040 (Q) | +1.540 | 1 | ||
| 6 | Belgian Grand Prix | 3rd | +35.170 | 12th | 12th | 1:22.850 (Q) | +1.720 | 4 | ||
| 7 | Monaco Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 7th | 7th | 1:27.420 (Q) | +0.970 | 0 | ||
| 8 | French Grand Prix | DNF | Suspension | 11th | 11th | 1:08.950 (Q) | +1.760 | 0 | ||
| 9 | British Grand Prix | 10th | +2 laps | 15th | 15th | 1:15.280 (Q) | +3.400 | 0 | ||
| 10 | German Grand Prix | 9th | +1 lap | 8th | 8th | 1:50.400 (Q) | +1.920 | 0 | ||
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | 7th | +1 lap | 10th | 10th | 1:36.260 (Q) | +2.190 | 0 | ||
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | DNF | Suspension | 10th | 10th | 1:17.625 (Q) | +2.164 | 0 | ||
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | 10th | +1 lap | 12th | 12th | 1:37.181 (Q) | +2.601 | 0 | ||
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | 5th | +1 lap | 6th | 6th | 1:31.941 (Q) | +2.049 | 2 | ||
| 15 | United States Grand Prix | 3rd | +53.199 | 10th | 10th | 1:38.823 (Q) | +3.208 | 4 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Tyrrell. For Pironi's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Didier Pironi's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Pironi:
Didier Pironi secured 2 podiums and 0 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1979 F1 season results.