Circuit de Monaco · Monte Carlo, Monaco
Patrick Depailler won the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix for Tyrrell, finishing 22.450 seconds ahead of Niki Lauda (Brabham), with Jody Scheckter (Wolf) completing the podium. Carlos Reutemann had taken pole position.
It was round 5 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco on 7 May 1978.
After round 5, Patrick Depailler led the 1978 drivers' championship on 23 points, 5 ahead of Carlos Reutemann.
The 1978 Monaco Grand Prix took place on 7 May 1978. It was round 5 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1978 Monaco Grand Prix was held at Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Patrick Depailler won the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix for Tyrrell, ahead of Niki Lauda and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari) started from pole position.
| 9 |
| 2 | +22.450 | 6 |
| 3 | +32.290 | 4 |
| 4 | +33.530 | 3 |
| 5 | +1:08.060 | 2 |
| 6 | +1:08.770 | 1 |
| 7 | +1 Lap | – |
| 8 | +1 Lap | – |
| 9 | +1 Lap | – |
| 10 | +4 Laps | – |
| 11 | +6 Laps | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Handling | – |
| R | Driver unwell | – |
| R | Oil leak | – |
| R | Brakes | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Transmission | – |