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Jody Scheckter 1979 statistics and results

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

1979 statistics

1st
Position
3/15
Wins
1/15
Pole positions
6/15
Podiums
12/15
In points
3
Wins
20.0%
Win percentage
1
Wins from pole
2
Longest win streak
1
Pole positions
6
Podiums
40.0%
Podium percentage
2
Longest podium streak
1st/7th
High/low result
3.31
Average result
1st/16th
High/low qualifying result
6.13
Average qualifying result
2
DNF
0
DNS
0
Fastest laps
907
Race laps
0
Races led
0
Laps led
51
Points
1st
Position
1st/9th
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 DNF Collision 5th 5th 1:45.580 (Q) +1.380 0
2 Brazilian Grand Prix 6th +1 lap 6th 6th 2:24.480 (Q) +1.410 1
3 South African Grand Prix 2nd +3.420 2nd 2nd 1:12.040 (Q) +0.240 6
4 United States Grand Prix West 2nd +29.380 3rd 3rd 1:18.911 (Q) +0.086 6
5 Spanish Grand Prix 4th +28.680 5th 5th 1:15.100 (Q) +0.600 3
6 Belgian Grand Prix 1st 1:39:59.530 7th 7th 1:22.080 (Q) +0.950 9
7 Monaco Grand Prix 1st 1:55:22.480 1st 1st 1:26.450 (Q) 9
8 French Grand Prix 7th +1 lap 5th 5th 1:08.150 (Q) +0.960 0
9 British Grand Prix 5th +1 lap 11th 11th 1:14.600 (Q) +2.720 2
10 German Grand Prix 4th +31.200 5th 5th 1:50.000 (Q) +1.520 3
11 Austrian Grand Prix 4th +47.210 9th 9th 1:36.100 (Q) +2.030 3
12 Dutch Grand Prix 2nd +21.783 5th 5th 1:16.392 (Q) +0.931 6
13 Italian Grand Prix 1st 1:22:00.220 3rd 3rd 1:34.830 (Q) +0.250 9
14 Canadian Grand Prix 4th +1 lap 9th 9th 1:32.280 (Q) +2.388 3
15 United States Grand Prix DNF Tyre 16th 16th 1:39.576 (Q) +3.961 0

Jody Scheckter'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 Scheckter's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.

Jody Scheckter 1979 stats

  • Race wins: 3
  • Podium finishes: 6
  • Pole positions: 1
  • Fastest laps: 0
  • Driver standings: 1st (Champion)
  • Points scored: 51

For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Jody Scheckter's career stats.

Jody Scheckter 1979 qualifying results

Below are key qualifying statistics for Scheckter:

  • Best qualifying position: 1st
  • Average qualifying position: 6.13

Jody Scheckter 1979 race results

Jody Scheckter secured 6 podiums and 3 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:

  • Best finish: 1st
  • Points finishes: 12
  • Retirements: 2

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