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1978 Monaco Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1978 Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1978
- Round
- 5
- Grand Prix
- Monaco Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit de Monaco
- Winner
- Patrick Depailler
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 2 | John Watson | Brabham | Finished |
| 3 | Niki Lauda | Brabham | Finished |
| 4 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | +6 laps |
| 5 | Patrick Depailler | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 6 | James Hunt | McLaren | Handling |
| 7 | Ronnie Peterson | Team Lotus | Gearbox |
| 8 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Accident |
| 9 | Jody Scheckter | Wolf | Finished |
| 10 | Alan Jones | Williams | Oil leak |
| 11 | Patrick Tambay | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 12 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | +4 laps |
| 13 | Didier Pironi | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 14 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Finished |
| 15 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Gearbox |
| 16 | Jacky Ickx | Ensign | Brakes |
| 17 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | Shadow | Accident |
| 18 | Rupert Keegan | Surtees | Transmission |
| 19 | Rolf Stommelen | Arrows | Unwell |
| 20 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Fittipaldi | +1 lap |