Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | Argentine Grand Prix | 16th | Engine | 8th | 8th | 1:49.130 (Q) | +1.380 | 0 | ||
2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | 9th | +2 laps | 14th | 14th | 1:42.710 (Q) | +2.260 | 0 | ||
3 | South African Grand Prix | 5th | +1:09.220 | 14th | 14th | 1:16.400 (Q) | +1.750 | 2 | ||
4 | United States Grand Prix West | 5th | +1:22.884 | 14th | 14th | 1:22.630 (Q) | +1.994 | 2 | ||
5 | Monaco Grand Prix | DNF | Gearbox | 15th | 15th | 1:30.600 (Q) | +2.260 | 0 | ||
6 | Belgian Grand Prix | 5th | Accident | 14th | 14th | 1:23.900 (Q) | +3.000 | 2 | ||
7 | Spanish Grand Prix | 3rd | +37.240 | 10th | 10th | 1:18.420 (Q) | +2.030 | 4 | ||
8 | Swedish Grand Prix | 7th | +1 lap | 11th | 11th | 1:24.030 (Q) | +1.972 | 0 | ||
9 | French Grand Prix | 7th | +54.740 | 10th | 10th | 1:45.680 (Q) | +1.270 | 0 | ||
10 | British Grand Prix | 10th | +3 laps | 7th | 7th | 1:18.440 (Q) | +1.640 | 0 | ||
11 | German Grand Prix | 3rd | +28.010 | 7th | 7th | 1:53.540 (Q) | +1.640 | 4 | ||
12 | Austrian Grand Prix | 5th | +1 lap | 5th | 5th | 1:38.710 (Q) | +1.000 | 2 | ||
13 | Dutch Grand Prix | 8th | +1 lap | 6th | 6th | 1:17.550 (Q) | +1.190 | 0 | ||
14 | Italian Grand Prix | 4th | +37.530 | 8th | 8th | 1:38.917 (Q) | +1.397 | 3 | ||
15 | United States Grand Prix | 11th | +1 lap | 10th | 10th | 1:40.228 (Q) | +2.114 | 0 | ||
16 | Canadian Grand Prix | DNF | Transmission | 10th | 10th | 1:39.381 (Q) | +1.366 | 0 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Ligier. For Laffite's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Jacques Laffite's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Laffite:
Jacques Laffite 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 1978 F1 season results.