France 1979
Round 8 • July 1, 1979
Circuit
Dijon-Prenois
Watch
The 1979 French Grand Prix at Dijon-Prenois becomes an unforgettable duel that redefines racing folklore. Under the blazing sun, the track morphs into a gladiatorial arena as two titans of the sport engage in a wheel-to-wheel battle that leaves spectators breathless. With audacious overtakes and fierce determination, this race delivers a showcase of pure racing spirit that must be seen to be believed.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | 1:35:20.420 | 9 |
| 2 | Gilles Villeneuve | +14.590 | 6 |
| 3 | Rene Arnoux | +14.830 | 4 |
| 4 | Alan Jones | +36.610 | 3 |
| 5 | Jean Pierre Jarier | +1:04.510 | 2 |
| 6 | Clay Regazzoni | +1:05.510 | 1 |
| 7 | Jody Scheckter | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Jacques Laffite | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Keke Rosberg | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Patrick Tambay | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | John Watson | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Hector Rebaque | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Carlos Reutemann | +3 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Riccardo Patrese | +3 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Jochen Mass | +5 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Elio De Angelis | +5 laps | 0 |
| 17 | Bruno Giacomelli | +5 laps | 0 |
| 18 | Jan Lammers | +7 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 2 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 3 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 4 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 5 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 7 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 9 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 10 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 11 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 12 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 13 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jacky Ickx | - | - | - |
| 15 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 16 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 17 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 18 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 19 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 20 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |