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Gilles Villeneuve 1979 statistics and results

Season: 1979
Gilles Villeneuve
Jody Scheckter
Scuderia Ferrari
8
Race
7
8
Qualifying
7

1979 statistics

2nd
Position
3/15
Wins
1/15
Pole positions
7/15
Podiums
8/15
In points
3
Wins
20.0%
Win percentage
1
Wins from pole
2
Longest win streak
1
Pole positions
7
Podiums
46.67%
Podium percentage
3
Longest podium streak
1st/14th
High/low result
4.92
Average result
1st/13th
High/low qualifying result
5.07
Average qualifying result
2
DNF
0
DNS
6
Fastest laps
914
Race laps
0
Races led
0
Laps led
47
Points
2nd
Position
1st/7th
High/low position

1979 standings progression

1979 results

Race Result Time Grid Fastest lap Delta Qualifying Qualifying time Pole position delta Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix 12th Engine 10th 10th 1:46.880 (Q) +2.680 0
2 Brazilian Grand Prix 5th +1 lap 5th 5th 2:24.340 (Q) +1.270 2
3 South African Grand Prix 1st 1:41:49.960 3rd 1:14.412 3rd 1:12.070 (Q) +0.270 9
4 United States Grand Prix West 1st 1:50:25.400 1st 1:21.200 1st 1:18.825 (Q) 9
5 Spanish Grand Prix 7th +52.310 3rd 1:16.440 3rd 1:14.820 (Q) +0.320 0
6 Belgian Grand Prix 7th +1 lap 6th 1:23.090 6th 1:22.080 (Q) +0.950 0
7 Monaco Grand Prix DNF Transmission 2nd 2nd 1:26.520 (Q) +0.070 0
8 French Grand Prix 2nd +14.590 3rd 3rd 1:07.650 (Q) +0.460 6
9 British Grand Prix 14th Fuel system 13th 13th 1:14.900 (Q) +3.020 0
10 German Grand Prix 8th +1 lap 9th 1:51.890 9th 1:50.410 (Q) +1.930 0
11 Austrian Grand Prix 2nd +36.050 5th 5th 1:35.700 (Q) +1.630 6
12 Dutch Grand Prix DNF Tyre 6th 1:19.438 6th 1:16.939 (Q) +1.478 0
13 Italian Grand Prix 2nd +0.460 5th 5th 1:34.989 (Q) +0.409 6
14 Canadian Grand Prix 2nd +1.080 2nd 2nd 1:30.554 (Q) +0.662 6
15 United States Grand Prix 1st 1:52:17.734 3rd 3rd 1:36.948 (Q) +1.333 9

Gilles Villeneuve's 1979 Formula 1 season performance

Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Ferrari. For Villeneuve's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.

Gilles Villeneuve 1979 stats

  • Race wins: 3
  • Podium finishes: 7
  • Pole positions: 1
  • Fastest laps: 6
  • Driver standings: 2nd
  • Points scored: 47

For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Gilles Villeneuve's career stats.

Gilles Villeneuve 1979 qualifying results

Below are key qualifying statistics for Villeneuve:

  • Best qualifying position: 1st
  • Average qualifying position: 5.07

Gilles Villeneuve 1979 race results

Gilles Villeneuve secured 7 podiums and 3 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:

  • Best finish: 1st
  • Points finishes: 8
  • Retirements: 2

For more detailed race results, check out the full 1979 F1 season results.