1978 · Round 1 / 16Completed
1978 Argentine Grand Prix
Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez · Buenos Aires, Argentina
Winner
Mario Andretti
Team Lotus · 1:37:04.470
Mario Andretti won the 1978 Argentine Grand Prix for Team Lotus, finishing 13.210 seconds ahead of Niki Lauda (Brabham), with Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell) completing the podium. Andretti had also started from pole position.
It was round 1 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 15 January 1978.
After round 1, Mario Andretti led the 1978 drivers' championship on 9 points, 3 ahead of Niki Lauda. Team Lotus led the constructors' standings on 9 points.
Results
Second
21978 Argentine Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1978 Argentine Grand Prix?
The 1978 Argentine Grand Prix took place on 15 January 1978. It was round 1 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1978 Argentine Grand Prix held?
The 1978 Argentine Grand Prix was held at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Who won the 1978 Argentine Grand Prix?
Mario Andretti won the 1978 Argentine Grand Prix for Team Lotus, ahead of and .