Argentina 1979
Round 1 • January 21, 1979
Circuit
Juan y Oscar Gálvez
The 1979 Argentine Grand Prix at Juan y Oscar Gálvez becomes a spectacle of perseverance and strategy as searing heat pushes drivers and machines to their limits. Amidst engine failures and tire struggles, the scorching track becomes a crucible for the drivers, where tactical prowess and endurance are tested like never before. As tempers flare and cars falter, every lap is charged with the unpredictability of a season opener that promises thrilling surprises.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Laffite | 1:36:03.210 | 9 |
| 2 | Carlos Reutemann | +14.940 | 6 |
| 3 | John Watson | +1:28.810 | 4 |
| 4 | Patrick Depailler | +1:41.720 | 3 |
| 5 | Mario Andretti | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Emerson Fittipaldi | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Elio De Angelis | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Jochen Mass | +2 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Alan Jones | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Clay Regazzoni | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Derek Daly | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Gilles Villeneuve | Engine | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 2 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 3 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 5 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 6 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 7 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 8 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 9 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 10 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 11 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 12 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 13 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |
| 15 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 16 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 17 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 18 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 19 | Hector Rebaque | - | - | - |
| 20 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |