Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | Argentine Grand Prix | 6th | +1 lap | 11th | 11th | 1:47.150 (Q) | +2.950 | 1 | ||
2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | 11th | +1 lap | 9th | 9th | 2:26.250 (Q) | +3.180 | 0 | ||
3 | South African Grand Prix | 13th | +4 laps | 18th | 18th | 1:14.610 (Q) | +2.810 | 0 | ||
4 | United States Grand Prix West | DNF | Transmission | 16th | 16th | 1:21.033 (Q) | +2.208 | 0 | ||
5 | Spanish Grand Prix | 11th | +1 lap | 19th | 19th | 1:17.350 (Q) | +2.850 | 0 | ||
6 | Belgian Grand Prix | 9th | +2 laps | 23rd | 23rd | 1:25.180 (Q) | +4.050 | 0 | ||
7 | Monaco Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 17th | 17th | 1:28.490 (Q) | +2.040 | 0 | ||
8 | French Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 18th | 18th | 1:10.610 (Q) | +3.420 | 0 | ||
9 | British Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 22nd | 22nd | 1:16.680 (Q) | +4.800 | 0 | ||
10 | German Grand Prix | DNF | Electrical | 22nd | 22nd | 1:54.010 (Q) | +5.530 | 0 | ||
11 | Austrian Grand Prix | DNF | Brakes | 19th | 19th | 1:38.380 (Q) | +4.310 | 0 | ||
12 | Dutch Grand Prix | DNF | Electrical | 21st | 21st | 1:19.433 (Q) | +3.972 | 0 | ||
13 | Italian Grand Prix | 8th | +1 lap | 20th | 20th | 1:38.136 (Q) | +3.556 | 0 | ||
14 | Canadian Grand Prix | 8th | +5 laps | 15th | 15th | 1:33.297 (Q) | +3.405 | 0 | ||
15 | United States Grand Prix | 7th | +5 laps | 23rd | 23rd | 1:40.741 (Q) | +5.126 | 0 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Fittipaldi. For Fittipaldi's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Emerson Fittipaldi's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Fittipaldi:
Emerson Fittipaldi entered 15 races during the 1979 Formula 1 season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1979 F1 season results.