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Renault Sport Formula One Team 1979 statistics and results

Driver Points Races Wins Podiums
Jean-Pierre Jabouille 9 15 1 1
René Arnoux 17 15 0 3

1979 statistics

6th
Position
1/15
Wins
6/15
Pole positions
4
Podiums
1
Wins
6.67%
Win percentage
1
Wins from pole
1
Longest win streak
6
Pole positions
4
Podiums
20.0%
Podium percentage
2
Longest podium streak
1st/14th
High/low result
6.11
Average result
1st/26th
High/low qualifying result
8.87
Average qualifying result
19
DNF
2
DNS
2
Fastest laps
948
Race laps
26
Points
6th
Position
6th/6th
High/low position

1979 standings progression

1979 results

Race Result Grid Qualifying Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix
Jan 21, 1979
DNF Jabouille
DNF Arnoux
12th - JAB
25th - ARN
12th - JAB
26th - ARN
0
2 Brazilian Grand Prix
Feb 4, 1979
10th Jabouille
DNF Arnoux
7th - JAB
11th - ARN
7th - JAB
11th - ARN
0
3 South African Grand Prix
Mar 3, 1979
DNF Arnoux
DNF Jabouille
10th - ARN
1st - JAB
1st - JAB
10th - ARN
0
4 United States Grand Prix West
Apr 8, 1979
DNS Jabouille
DNS Arnoux
- JAB
- ARN
20th - JAB
22nd - ARN
0
5 Spanish Grand Prix
Apr 29, 1979
9th Arnoux
DNF Jabouille
11th - ARN
9th - JAB
9th - JAB
11th - ARN
0
6 Belgian Grand Prix
May 13, 1979
DNF Arnoux
DNF Jabouille
18th - ARN
17th - JAB
17th - JAB
18th - ARN
0
7 Monaco Grand Prix
May 27, 1979
8th Jabouille
DNF Arnoux
20th - JAB
19th - ARN
19th - ARN
20th - JAB
0
8 French Grand Prix
Jul 1, 1979
1st Jabouille
3rd Arnoux
1st - JAB
2nd - ARN
1st - JAB
2nd - ARN
13
9 British Grand Prix
Jul 14, 1979
2nd Arnoux
DNF Jabouille
5th - ARN
2nd - JAB
2nd - JAB
5th - ARN
6
10 German Grand Prix
Jul 29, 1979
DNF Arnoux
DNF Jabouille
10th - ARN
1st - JAB
1st - JAB
10th - ARN
0
11 Austrian Grand Prix
Aug 12, 1979
6th Arnoux
DNF Jabouille
1st - ARN
3rd - JAB
1st - ARN
3rd - JAB
1
12 Dutch Grand Prix
Aug 26, 1979
DNF Jabouille
DNF Arnoux
4th - JAB
1st - ARN
1st - ARN
4th - JAB
0
13 Italian Grand Prix
Sep 9, 1979
14th Jabouille
DNF Arnoux
1st - JAB
2nd - ARN
1st - JAB
2nd - ARN
0
14 Canadian Grand Prix
Sep 30, 1979
DNF Jabouille
DNF Arnoux
7th - JAB
8th - ARN
7th - JAB
8th - ARN
0
15 United States Grand Prix
Oct 7, 1979
2nd Arnoux
DNF Jabouille
7th - ARN
8th - JAB
7th - ARN
8th - JAB
6

Renault Sport Formula One Team - 1979 season overview

Renault competed in the 1979 Formula 1 season, participating in 15 Grands Prix with Jean-Pierre Jabouille and René Arnoux representing the team. Throughout the season, the team achieved notable results and demonstrated strong potential in various races.

Season highlights

Some of the key moments and achievements from Renault's 1979 season include:

  • Race wins: 1
  • Podium finishes: 4
  • Pole positions: 6
  • Fastest laps: 2
  • Constructor standings: 6th
  • Points scored: 26

For a full overview of their statistics, check out Renault's lifetime stats.

Renault 1979 driver comparison

In comparing the performances of Jean-Pierre Jabouille and René Arnoux, Renault benefited from strong contributions across the board:

  • Jean-Pierre Jabouille - Race Wins: 1
  • Jean-Pierre Jabouille - Podium Finishes: 1
  • René Arnoux - Race Wins: 0
  • René Arnoux - Podium Finishes: 3

Both drivers played a significant role in securing podium finishes and contributing to the team's points tally.

Renault Sport Formula One Team in previous seasons

Renault has been making its mark in Formula 1. You can explore more about the team's legacy and performance in past seasons below: