Netherlands 1979
Round 12 • August 26, 1979
Circuit
Zandvoort
Amid the sandy dunes of Zandvoort, the 1979 Dutch Grand Prix becomes a showcase of tactical brilliance and fierce rivalry. As the championship contenders lock horns, the seaside circuit challenges drivers with its undulating curves and treacherous surface. With teams gambling on strategy and precision driving, this race captures the essence of high-stakes Formula 1 drama.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Jones | 1:41:19.775 | 9 |
| 2 | Jody Scheckter | +21.783 | 6 |
| 3 | Jacques Laffite | +1:03.253 | 4 |
| 4 | Nelson Piquet | +1 lap | 3 |
| 5 | Jacky Ickx | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Jochen Mass | +2 laps | 1 |
| 7 | Hector Rebaque | +2 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 2 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 3 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 5 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 6 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 8 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 9 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 10 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 11 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 12 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 13 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 14 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 15 | Hans Joachim Stuck | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 17 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 18 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |
| 19 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 20 | Jacky Ickx | - | - | - |