1979 · Round 15 / 15Completed
1979 United States Grand Prix
Watkins Glen · New York State, USA
Winner
Gilles Villeneuve
Ferrari · 1:52:17.734
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.
Jody Scheckter won the 1979 drivers' championship with 51 points, 4 ahead of Gilles Villeneuve. Ferrari won the constructors' title on 113 points.
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1979 United States Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1979 United States Grand Prix?
The 1979 United States Grand Prix took place on 7 October 1979. It was round 15 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1979 United States Grand Prix held?
The 1979 United States Grand Prix was held at Watkins Glen in New York State, USA.
Who won the 1979 United States Grand Prix?
Gilles Villeneuve won the 1979 United States Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of and .