1978 · Round 9 / 16Completed
1978 French Grand Prix
Circuit Paul Ricard · Le Castellet, France
Winner
Mario Andretti
Team Lotus · 1:38:51.920
Mario Andretti won the 1978 French Grand Prix for Team Lotus, finishing 2.930 seconds ahead of Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus), with James Hunt (McLaren) completing the podium. John Watson had taken pole position.
It was round 9 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France on 2 July 1978.
After round 9, Mario Andretti led the 1978 drivers' championship on 45 points, 9 ahead of Ronnie Peterson. Team Lotus led the constructors' standings on 58 points.
Results
Second
21978 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1978 French Grand Prix?
The 1978 French Grand Prix took place on 2 July 1978. It was round 9 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1978 French Grand Prix held?
The 1978 French Grand Prix was held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France.
Who won the 1978 French Grand Prix?
Mario Andretti won the 1978 French Grand Prix for Team Lotus, ahead of Ronnie Peterson and .