Argentine- Championship
- 7th31 pts to the leader
- Points
- 20pts15 rounds started
Carlos Reutemann, an Argentine driver, raced for Team Lotus in the 1979 Formula 1 season with car number 2. Reutemann was born on 12 April 1942. Reutemann finished 7th in the 1979 drivers' championship with 20 points, 4 podiums but no wins – 31 points behind champion Jody Scheckter.
Reutemann's best result was 2nd, achieved twice, most recently at the Spanish Grand Prix. Reutemann's teammate was Mario Andretti; Reutemann trailed their qualifying head-to-head 7–8 and led the race head-to-head 8–7.
Reutemann scored points in 6 of 15 Grands Prix, with a best run of 3 points finishes in a row. From grid to flag, Reutemann gained a net 33 places across 9 classified finishes. Reutemann scored 64% of Team Lotus's 1979 total of 39 points.
Final 1979 results after 15 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
4
podium rate
27%
Poles
0
pole rate
Carlos Reutemann: quick facts
Short answers about Reutemann's 1979 season.
What team did Carlos Reutemann drive for in 1979?
Carlos Reutemann drove for Team Lotus in the 1979 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Carlos Reutemann use in 1979?
Carlos Reutemann raced with car number 2 in 1979.
How many points did Carlos Reutemann score in 1979?
Carlos Reutemann scored 20 points in 1979 and finished 7th in the drivers' championship, 31 points behind champion Jody Scheckter.
How many races did Carlos Reutemann win in 1979?
Carlos Reutemann did not win a Grand Prix in 1979. Reutemann's best result was 2nd at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Who was Carlos Reutemann's teammate in 1979?
Mario Andretti was Carlos Reutemann's teammate at Team Lotus in 1979. Reutemann trailed the qualifying head-to-head 7–8 and led the race head-to-head 8–7.
