1979 · Round 8 / 15Completed
1979 French Grand Prix
Dijon-Prenois · Dijon, France
Winner
Jean-Pierre Jabouille
Renault · 1:35:20.420
Jean-Pierre Jabouille won the 1979 French Grand Prix for Renault, finishing 14.590 seconds ahead of Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari), with René Arnoux (Renault) completing the podium. Jabouille had also started from pole position.
It was round 8 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Dijon-Prenois in Dijon, France on 1 July 1979.
After round 8, Jody Scheckter led the 1979 drivers' championship on 30 points, 4 ahead of Gilles Villeneuve. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 60 points.
1979 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1979 French Grand Prix?
The 1979 French Grand Prix took place on 1 July 1979. It was round 8 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1979 French Grand Prix held?
The 1979 French Grand Prix was held at Dijon-Prenois in Dijon, France.
Who won the 1979 French Grand Prix?
Jean-Pierre Jabouille won the 1979 French Grand Prix for Renault, ahead of Gilles Villeneuve and .