French- Championship
- 8th45 pts to the leader
- Points
- 19pts16 rounds started
Jacques Laffite, a French driver, raced for Ligier in the 1978 Formula 1 season with car number 26. Laffite was born on 21 November 1943. Laffite finished 8th in the 1978 drivers' championship with 19 points, 2 podiums but no wins – 45 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
Laffite's best result was 3rd, achieved twice, most recently at the German Grand Prix.
Laffite scored points in 7 of 16 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Laffite gained a net 39 places across 14 classified finishes. Laffite scored 100% of Ligier's 1978 total of 19 points.
Final 1978 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
2
podium rate
13%
Poles
0
pole rate
Jacques Laffite: quick facts
Short answers about Laffite's 1978 season.
What team did Jacques Laffite drive for in 1978?
Jacques Laffite drove for Ligier in the 1978 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Jacques Laffite use in 1978?
Jacques Laffite raced with car number 26 in 1978.
How many points did Jacques Laffite score in 1978?
Jacques Laffite scored 19 points in 1978 and finished 8th in the drivers' championship, 45 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
How many races did Jacques Laffite win in 1978?
Jacques Laffite did not win a Grand Prix in 1978. Laffite's best result was 3rd at the German Grand Prix.
