South Africa 1979
Round 3 • March 3, 1979
Circuit
Kyalami
Kyalami becomes the stage for a thrilling showdown as Gilles Villeneuve and the Ferrari team look to challenge the dominance of the Ligier duo in the high-altitude South African heat. Electrifying wheel-to-wheel battles through sweeping corners and a test of mechanical endurance push drivers and machines to their limits. As the drama unfolds, unexpected twists keep the tension high, making it an unforgettable chapter in the 1979 season.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilles Villeneuve | 1:41:49.960 | 9 |
| 2 | Jody Scheckter | +3.420 | 6 |
| 3 | Jean Pierre Jarier | +22.110 | 4 |
| 4 | Mario Andretti | +27.880 | 3 |
| 5 | Carlos Reutemann | +1:06.970 | 2 |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Nelson Piquet | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | James Hunt | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Clay Regazzoni | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Patrick Tambay | +3 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | +3 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Jochen Mass | +4 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Emerson Fittipaldi | +4 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Hector Rebaque | Engine | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 2 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 3 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 4 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 5 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 7 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 8 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 9 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 10 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 11 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 12 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 13 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 14 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 15 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 16 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 17 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 18 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 19 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 20 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |