Belgium 1979
Round 6 • May 13, 1979
Circuit
Zolder
The 1979 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder is a high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled showdown as the season's leading contenders face off on the tight and twisty circuit. With championship ambitions on the line, tensions escalate as unexpected mechanical issues and daring overtakes keep fans on the edge of their seats. As rain looms, every driver must navigate shifting conditions and fierce competition, setting the stage for an unforgettable clash.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jody Scheckter | 1:39:59.530 | 9 |
| 2 | Jacques Laffite | +15.360 | 6 |
| 3 | Didier Pironi | +35.170 | 4 |
| 4 | Carlos Reutemann | +46.490 | 3 |
| 5 | Riccardo Patrese | +1:04.310 | 2 |
| 6 | John Watson | +1:05.850 | 1 |
| 7 | Gilles Villeneuve | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Hans Joachim Stuck | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Emerson Fittipaldi | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Jan Lammers | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Jean Pierre Jarier | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 2 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 4 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 5 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 6 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 8 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 9 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 10 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 12 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 13 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 14 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 15 | Hector Rebaque | - | - | - |
| 16 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 17 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 18 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 19 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 20 | Hans Joachim Stuck | - | - | - |