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Ronnie Peterson 1978 statistics and results

Season: 1978
Ronnie Peterson
Mario Andretti
Team Lotus
3
Race
11
3
Qualifying
11

1978 statistics

2nd
Position
2/14
Wins
3/14
Pole positions
7/14
Podiums
9/14
In points
2
Wins
14.29%
Win percentage
1
Wins from pole
1
Longest win streak
3
Pole positions
7
Podiums
50.0%
Podium percentage
4
Longest podium streak
1st/5th
High/low result
2.44
Average result
1st/11th
High/low qualifying result
4.07
Average qualifying result
5
DNF
0
DNS
3
Fastest laps
721
Race laps
0
Races led
0
Laps led
51
Points
2nd
Position
2nd/7th
High/low position

1978 standings progression

1978 results

Race Result Time Grid Fastest lap Delta Qualifying Qualifying time Pole position delta Points
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

Ronnie Peterson's 1978 Formula 1 season performance

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.

Ronnie Peterson 1978 stats

  • Race wins: 2
  • Podium finishes: 7
  • Pole positions: 3
  • Fastest laps: 3
  • Driver standings: 2nd
  • Points scored: 51

For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Ronnie Peterson's career stats.

Ronnie Peterson 1978 qualifying results

Below are key qualifying statistics for Peterson:

  • Best qualifying position: 1st
  • Average qualifying position: 4.07

Ronnie Peterson 1978 race results

Ronnie Peterson secured 7 podiums and 2 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:

  • Best finish: 1st
  • Points finishes: 9
  • Retirements: 5

For more detailed race results, check out the full 1978 F1 season results.