Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | Argentine Grand Prix | 5th | +1:14.850 | 3rd | 3rd | 1:48.390 (Q) | +0.640 | 2 | ||
2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | DNF | Collision | 1st | 1st | 1:40.450 (Q) | 0 | |||
3 | South African Grand Prix | 1st | 1:42:15.767 | 11th | 11th | 1:15.940 (Q) | +1.290 | 9 | ||
4 | United States Grand Prix West | 4th | +45.603 | 6th | 6th | 1:21.474 (Q) | +0.838 | 3 | ||
5 | Monaco Grand Prix | DNF | Gearbox | 7th | 7th | 1:29.230 (Q) | +0.890 | 0 | ||
6 | Belgian Grand Prix | 2nd | +9.900 | 7th | 1:23.130 | 7th | 1:22.620 (Q) | +1.720 | 6 | |
7 | Spanish Grand Prix | 2nd | +19.560 | 2nd | 2nd | 1:16.680 (Q) | +0.290 | 6 | ||
8 | Swedish Grand Prix | 3rd | +34.105 | 4th | 4th | 1:23.120 (Q) | +1.062 | 4 | ||
9 | French Grand Prix | 2nd | +2.930 | 5th | 5th | 1:44.980 (Q) | +0.570 | 6 | ||
10 | British Grand Prix | DNF | Fuel leak | 1st | 1st | 1:16.800 (Q) | 0 | |||
11 | German Grand Prix | DNF | Gearbox | 2nd | 1:55.620 | 2nd | 1:51.990 (Q) | +0.090 | 0 | |
12 | Austrian Grand Prix | 1st | 1:41:21.570 | 1st | 1:43.120 | 1st | 1:37.710 (Q) | 9 | ||
13 | Dutch Grand Prix | 2nd | +0.320 | 2nd | 2nd | 1:16.970 (Q) | +0.610 | 6 | ||
14 | Italian Grand Prix | DNF | Collision | 5th | 5th | 1:38.256 (Q) | +0.736 | 0 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Lotus. For Peterson's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Ronnie Peterson's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Peterson:
Ronnie Peterson secured 7 podiums and 2 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.