Canada 1978
Round 16 • October 8, 1978
Circuit
Gilles Villeneuve
At Gilles Villeneuve, the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix becomes an electrifying showdown as the battle for the championship intensifies. The unpredictable weather adds layers of complexity, turning strategic decisions into high-stakes gambles. With adrenaline-fueled overtakes and nail-biting moments, this race is a must-watch for any F1 aficionado seeking the thrill of edge-of-your-seat drama.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilles Villeneuve | 1:57:49.196 | 9 |
| 2 | Jody Scheckter | +13.370 | 6 |
| 3 | Carlos Reutemann | +19.410 | 4 |
| 4 | Riccardo Patrese | +24.670 | 3 |
| 5 | Patrick Depailler | +28.560 | 2 |
| 6 | Derek Daly | +54.480 | 1 |
| 7 | Didier Pironi | +1:21.250 | 0 |
| 8 | Patrick Tambay | +1:26.560 | 0 |
| 9 | Alan Jones | +1:28.940 | 0 |
| 10 | Mario Andretti | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Nelson Piquet | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | +5 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 2 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 3 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 4 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 5 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 6 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 7 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 8 | Hans Joachim Stuck | - | - | - |
| 9 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 10 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 11 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 12 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 13 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 14 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 15 | Derek Daly | - | - | - |
| 16 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 17 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 18 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 19 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 20 | Bobby Rahal | - | - | - |