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Nelson Piquet 1979 statistics and results

Nelson Piquet
Niki Lauda
Motor Racing Developments
7
Race
6
6
Qualifying
7
Nelson Piquet
Ricardo Zunino
Motor Racing Developments
1
Race
1
2
Qualifying
0

1979 statistics

15th
Position
0/15
Wins
0/15
Pole positions
0/15
Podiums
1/15
In points
0
Wins
0
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0.0%
Podium percentage
0
Longest podium streak
4th/12th
High/low result
7.67
Average result
2nd/22nd
High/low qualifying result
9.13
Average qualifying result
9
DNF
0
DNS
1
Fastest laps
582
Race laps
0
Races led
0
Laps led
3
Points
15th
Position
14th/15th
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 20th 20th 1:49.490 (Q) +5.290 0
2 Brazilian Grand Prix DNF Accident 22nd 22nd 2:31.640 (Q) +8.570 0
3 South African Grand Prix 7th +1 lap 12th 12th 1:13.070 (Q) +1.270 0
4 United States Grand Prix West 8th +2 laps 12th 12th 1:20.456 (Q) +1.631 0
5 Spanish Grand Prix DNF Injection 7th 7th 1:15.610 (Q) +1.110 0
6 Belgian Grand Prix DNF Engine 3rd 3rd 1:21.350 (Q) +0.220 0
7 Monaco Grand Prix 7th Transmission 18th 18th 1:28.520 (Q) +2.070 0
8 French Grand Prix DNF Accident 4th 4th 1:08.130 (Q) +0.940 0
9 British Grand Prix DNF Spun off 3rd 3rd 1:12.650 (Q) +0.770 0
10 German Grand Prix 12th Engine 4th 4th 1:49.500 (Q) +1.020 0
11 Austrian Grand Prix DNF Engine 7th 7th 1:35.850 (Q) +1.780 0
12 Dutch Grand Prix 4th +1 lap 11th 11th 1:17.667 (Q) +2.206 3
13 Italian Grand Prix DNF Accident 8th 8th 1:35.587 (Q) +1.007 0
14 Canadian Grand Prix DNF Gearbox 4th 4th 1:30.775 (Q) +0.883 0
15 United States Grand Prix 8th Transmission 2nd 1:40.054 2nd 1:36.914 (Q) +1.299 0

Nelson Piquet's 1979 Formula 1 season performance

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

Nelson Piquet 1979 stats

  • Race wins: 0
  • Podium finishes: 0
  • Pole positions: 0
  • Fastest laps: 1
  • Driver standings: 15th
  • Points scored: 3

For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Nelson Piquet's career stats.

Nelson Piquet 1979 qualifying results

Below are key qualifying statistics for Piquet:

  • Best qualifying position: 2nd
  • Average qualifying position: 9.13

Nelson Piquet 1979 race results

Nelson Piquet entered 15 races during the 1979 Formula 1 season. Here's a summary of his race results:

  • Best finish: 4th
  • Points finishes: 1
  • Retirements: 9

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