1978 · Round 2 / 16Completed
1978 Brazilian Grand Prix
Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Winner
Carlos Reutemann
Ferrari · 1:49:59.860
Carlos Reutemann won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 49.130 seconds ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi (Fittipaldi), with Niki Lauda (Brabham) completing the podium. Ronnie Peterson had taken pole position.
It was round 2 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 29 January 1978.
After round 2, Mario Andretti led the 1978 drivers' championship on 12 points, 2 ahead of Niki Lauda. Team Lotus led the constructors' standings on 12 points.
1978 Brazilian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix?
The 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix took place on 29 January 1978. It was round 2 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix held?
The 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix was held at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Who won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix?
Carlos Reutemann won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi and .