Italian- Championship
- 12th53 pts to the leader
- Points
- 11pts14 rounds started
Riccardo Patrese, an Italian driver, raced for Arrows in the 1978 Formula 1 season with car number 35. Patrese was born on 17 April 1954. Patrese finished 12th in the 1978 drivers' championship with 11 points, 1 podium but no wins – 53 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
Patrese's best result was 2nd at the Swedish Grand Prix. Patrese's teammate was Rolf Stommelen; Patrese led their qualifying head-to-head 8–0 and led the race head-to-head 6–2.
Patrese scored points in 4 of 14 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Patrese gained a net 39 places across 7 classified finishes. Patrese scored 100% of Arrows'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
7%
Poles
0
pole rate
Riccardo Patrese: quick facts
Short answers about Patrese's 1978 season.
What team did Riccardo Patrese drive for in 1978?
Riccardo Patrese drove for Arrows in the 1978 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Riccardo Patrese use in 1978?
Riccardo Patrese raced with car number 35 in 1978.
How many points did Riccardo Patrese score in 1978?
Riccardo Patrese scored 11 points in 1978 and finished 12th in the drivers' championship, 53 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
How many races did Riccardo Patrese win in 1978?
Riccardo Patrese did not win a Grand Prix in 1978. Patrese's best result was 2nd at the Swedish Grand Prix.
Who was Riccardo Patrese's teammate in 1978?
Rolf Stommelen was Riccardo Patrese's teammate at Arrows in 1978. Patrese led the qualifying head-to-head 8–0 and led the race head-to-head 6–2.
