Brazil 1978
Round 2 • January 29, 1978
Circuit
Nelson Piquet
The 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix at Jacarepaguá is a spectacular showcase of grit and determination as searing heat tests the endurance of both drivers and machines. This race becomes an intense battle for supremacy between seasoned veterans and rising stars, with mechanical failures and daring overtakes keeping fans on the edge of their seats. In a contest where every second counts, the shifting track conditions promise a thrilling spectacle of strategy and skill.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann | 1:49:59.860 | 9 |
| 2 | Emerson Fittipaldi | +49.130 | 6 |
| 3 | Niki Lauda | +57.020 | 4 |
| 4 | Mario Andretti | +1:33.120 | 3 |
| 5 | Clay Regazzoni | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Didier Pironi | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Jochen Mass | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | John Watson | +2 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Jacques Laffite | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Riccardo Patrese | +4 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Alan Jones | +5 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronnie Peterson | - | - | - |
| 2 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 3 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 4 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 5 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 6 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 7 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 8 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 9 | Hans Joachim Stuck | - | - | - |
| 10 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 11 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 12 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 13 | Brett Lunger | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 15 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 17 | Lamberto Leoni | - | - | - |
| 18 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 19 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 20 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |