Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | Argentine Grand Prix | 6th | +1:19.900 | 9th | 9th | 1:49.470 (Q) | +1.720 | 1 | ||
2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | DNF | Spun off | 5th | 5th | 1:40.940 (Q) | +0.490 | 0 | ||
3 | South African Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 4th | 4th | 1:15.300 (Q) | +0.650 | 0 | ||
4 | United States Grand Prix West | 12th | Accident | 11th | 11th | 1:22.234 (Q) | +1.598 | 0 | ||
5 | Monaco Grand Prix | 7th | +1 lap | 11th | 11th | 1:30.080 (Q) | +1.740 | 0 | ||
7 | Spanish Grand Prix | DNF | Spun off | 14th | 14th | 1:19.280 (Q) | +2.890 | 0 | ||
8 | Swedish Grand Prix | 4th | +1 lap | 15th | 15th | 1:24.986 (Q) | +2.928 | 3 | ||
9 | French Grand Prix | 9th | +1:27.060 | 6th | 6th | 1:45.070 (Q) | +0.660 | 0 | ||
10 | British Grand Prix | 6th | +1 lap | 20th | 20th | 1:20.140 (Q) | +3.340 | 1 | ||
11 | German Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 11th | 11th | 1:54.040 (Q) | +2.140 | 0 | ||
12 | Austrian Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 14th | 14th | 1:39.590 (Q) | +1.880 | 0 | ||
13 | Dutch Grand Prix | 9th | +1 lap | 14th | 14th | 1:18.500 (Q) | +2.140 | 0 | ||
14 | Italian Grand Prix | 5th | +40.390 | 19th | 19th | 1:40.163 (Q) | +2.643 | 2 | ||
15 | United States Grand Prix | 6th | +1:50.210 | 18th | 18th | 1:41.974 (Q) | +3.860 | 1 | ||
16 | Canadian Grand Prix | 8th | +1:26.560 | 17th | 17th | 1:40.669 (Q) | +2.654 | 0 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for McLaren. For Tambay's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Patrick Tambay's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Tambay:
Patrick Tambay entered 15 races during the 1978 Formula 1 season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1978 F1 season results.