1979 · Round 9 / 15Completed
1979 British Grand Prix
Silverstone Circuit · Silverstone, UK
Winner
Clay Regazzoni
Williams · 1:26:11.170
Clay Regazzoni won the 1979 British Grand Prix for Williams, finishing 24.280 seconds ahead of René Arnoux (Renault), with Jean-Pierre Jarier (Tyrrell) completing the podium. Alan Jones had taken pole position.
It was round 9 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK on 14 July 1979.
After round 9, Jody Scheckter led the 1979 drivers' championship on 32 points, 6 ahead of Gilles Villeneuve. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 62 points.
1979 British Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1979 British Grand Prix?
The 1979 British Grand Prix took place on 14 July 1979. It was round 9 of 15 of the 1979 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1979 British Grand Prix held?
The 1979 British Grand Prix was held at Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK.
Who won the 1979 British Grand Prix?
Clay Regazzoni won the 1979 British Grand Prix for Williams, ahead of René Arnoux and .