1979 · Round 3 / 15Completed
1979 South African Grand Prix
Kyalami · Midrand, South Africa
Winner
Gilles Villeneuve
Ferrari · 1:41:49.960
Gilles Villeneuve won the 1979 South African Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 3.420 seconds ahead of Jody Scheckter (Ferrari), with Jean-Pierre Jarier (Tyrrell) completing the podium. Jean-Pierre Jabouille had taken pole position.
It was round 3 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa on 3 March 1979.
After round 3, Jacques Laffite led the 1979 drivers' championship on 18 points, 6 ahead of Carlos Reutemann. Ligier led the constructors' standings on 27 points.
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21979 South African Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1979 South African Grand Prix?
The 1979 South African Grand Prix took place on 3 March 1979. It was round 3 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1979 South African Grand Prix held?
The 1979 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa.
Who won the 1979 South African Grand Prix?
Gilles Villeneuve won the 1979 South African Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of and .