1979 · Round 5 / 15Completed
1979 Spanish Grand Prix
Jarama · Madrid, Spain
Winner
Patrick Depailler
Ligier · 1:39:11.840
Patrick Depailler won the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix for Ligier, finishing 20.940 seconds ahead of Carlos Reutemann (Team Lotus), with Mario Andretti (Team Lotus) completing the podium. Jacques Laffite had taken pole position.
It was round 5 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Jarama in Madrid, Spain on 29 April 1979.
After round 5, Gilles Villeneuve led the 1979 drivers' championship on 20 points, level with Patrick Depailler. Ligier led the constructors' standings on 38 points.
1979 Spanish Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix?
The 1979 Spanish Grand Prix took place on 29 April 1979. It was round 5 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix held?
The 1979 Spanish Grand Prix was held at Jarama in Madrid, Spain.
Who won the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix?
Patrick Depailler won the 1979 Spanish Grand Prix for Ligier, ahead of Carlos Reutemann and .