Scandinavian Raceway · Anderstorp, Sweden
Niki Lauda won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix for Brabham, finishing 34.019 seconds ahead of Riccardo Patrese (Arrows), with Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus) completing the podium. Mario Andretti had taken pole position.
It was round 8 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Scandinavian Raceway in Anderstorp, Sweden on 17 June 1978.
After round 8, Mario Andretti led the 1978 drivers' championship on 36 points, 6 ahead of Ronnie Peterson. Team Lotus led the constructors' standings on 49 points.
The 1978 Swedish Grand Prix took place on 17 June 1978. It was round 8 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1978 Swedish Grand Prix was held at Scandinavian Raceway in Anderstorp, Sweden.
Niki Lauda won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix for Brabham, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mario Andretti (Team Lotus) started from pole position.
Jacques Laffite won the 1977 Swedish Grand Prix at Scandinavian Raceway for Ligier.
| 9 |
| 2 | +34.019 | 6 |
| 3 | +34.105 | 4 |
| 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 7 | +1 Lap | – |
| 8 | +1 Lap | – |
| 9 | +1 Lap | – |
| 10 | +1 Lap | – |
| 11 | +2 Laps | – |
| 12 | +2 Laps | – |
| 13 | +2 Laps | – |
| 14 | +3 Laps | – |
| 15 | +7 Laps | – |
| R | +8 Laps | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Wheel | – |
| R | Suspension | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Spun off | – |
| R | Overheating | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Accident | – |