Watkins Glen · New York State, USA
Gilles Villeneuve won the 1979 United States Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 48.787 seconds ahead of René Arnoux (Renault), with Didier Pironi (Tyrrell) completing the podium. Alan Jones had taken pole position.
It was round 15 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Watkins Glen in New York State, USA on 7 October 1979.
The 1979 United States Grand Prix took place on 7 October 1979. It was round 15 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1979 United States Grand Prix was held at Watkins Glen in New York State, USA.
Gilles Villeneuve won the 1979 United States Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of René Arnoux and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alan Jones (Williams) started from pole position.
| 9 |
| 2 | +48.787 | 6 |
| 3 | +53.199 | 4 |
| 4 | +1:30.512 | 3 |
| 5 | +1:41.259 | 2 |
| 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 7 | +5 Laps | – |
| R | Transmission | – |
| R | Spun off | – |
| R | Tyre | – |
| R | Suspension | – |
| R | Wheel | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Spun off | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Spun off | – |
| R | Spun off | – |
| R | Spun off | – |
| R | Spun off | – |