Monaco 1979
Round 7 • May 27, 1979
Circuit
Monaco
In the glamorous yet treacherous streets of Monaco, the 1979 Grand Prix turns into a nail-biting duel of skill and precision. As contenders navigate the unforgiving circuit, a masterclass of defensive driving unfolds, with every corner and chicane amplifying the tension between the frontrunners. An unexpected twist leaves fans on the edge of their seats, proving once again that in Monte Carlo, anything can happen.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jody Scheckter | 1:55:22.480 | 9 |
| 2 | Clay Regazzoni | +0.440 | 6 |
| 3 | Carlos Reutemann | +8.570 | 4 |
| 4 | John Watson | +41.310 | 3 |
| 5 | Patrick Depailler | Engine | 2 |
| 6 | Jochen Mass | +7 laps | 1 |
| 7 | Nelson Piquet | Transmission | 0 |
| 8 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | +8 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 2 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 3 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 4 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 5 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 7 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |
| 9 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 10 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 11 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 12 | Hans Joachim Stuck | - | - | - |
| 13 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 14 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 15 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 16 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 17 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 18 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 19 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 20 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |