Sweden 1978
Round 8 • June 17, 1978
Circuit
Anderstorp Raceway
In the innovative heart of Sweden, Anderstorp Raceway hosts a race that defies convention and sparks debate, as the radical Brabham BT46B "fan car" takes to the track. Engulfed in controversy and intrigue, this groundbreaking machine challenges the very essence of racing, while drivers grapple with its game-changing performance. Amidst this technological showdown, the question lingers: Can sheer innovation outpace raw talent and tradition?
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niki Lauda | 1:41:00.606 | 9 |
| 2 | Riccardo Patrese | +34.019 | 6 |
| 3 | Ronnie Peterson | +34.105 | 4 |
| 4 | Patrick Tambay | +1 lap | 3 |
| 5 | Clay Regazzoni | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Emerson Fittipaldi | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Jacques Laffite | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | James Hunt | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Gilles Villeneuve | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Carlos Reutemann | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Hans Joachim Stuck | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Hector Rebaque | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Jochen Mass | +2 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Rolf Stommelen | +3 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Keke Rosberg | +7 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 2 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 3 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 4 | Ronnie Peterson | - | - | - |
| 5 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 7 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 8 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 9 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 10 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 12 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 13 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 14 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 15 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 16 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 17 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 18 | Vittorio Brambilla | - | - | - |
| 19 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |
| 20 | Hans Joachim Stuck | - | - | - |