1979 · Round 2 / 15Completed
1979 Brazilian Grand Prix
Autódromo José Carlos Pace · São Paulo, Brazil
Winner
Jacques Laffite
Ligier · 1:40:09.640
Jacques Laffite won the 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix for Ligier, finishing 5.280 seconds ahead of Patrick Depailler (Ligier), with Carlos Reutemann (Team Lotus) completing the podium. Laffite had also started from pole position.
It was round 2 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil on 4 February 1979.
After round 2, Jacques Laffite led the 1979 drivers' championship on 18 points, 8 ahead of Carlos Reutemann. Ligier led the constructors' standings on 27 points.
1979 Brazilian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix?
The 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix took place on 4 February 1979. It was round 2 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix held?
The 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix was held at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil.
Who won the 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix?
Jacques Laffite won the 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix for Ligier, ahead of Patrick Depailler and .