Australian- Championship
- 11th53 pts to the leader
- Points
- 11pts16 rounds started
Alan Jones, an Australian driver, raced for Williams in the 1978 Formula 1 season with car number 27. Jones was born on 2 November 1946. Jones finished 11th in the 1978 drivers' championship with 11 points, 1 podium but no wins – 53 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
Jones's best result was 2nd at the United States Grand Prix.
Jones scored points in 3 of 16 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Jones gained a net 22 places across 9 classified finishes. Jones scored 100% of Williams's 1978 total of 11 points.
Final 1978 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
6%
Poles
0
pole rate
Alan Jones: quick facts
Short answers about Jones's 1978 season.
What team did Alan Jones drive for in 1978?
Alan Jones drove for Williams in the 1978 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Alan Jones use in 1978?
Alan Jones raced with car number 27 in 1978.
How many points did Alan Jones score in 1978?
Alan Jones scored 11 points in 1978 and finished 11th in the drivers' championship, 53 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
How many races did Alan Jones win in 1978?
Alan Jones did not win a Grand Prix in 1978. Jones's best result was 2nd at the United States Grand Prix.
