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1979 Austrian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1979 Austrian 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
- 1979
- Round
- 11
- Grand Prix
- Austrian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Red Bull Ring
- Winner
- Alan Jones
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | René Arnoux | Renault | +1 lap |
| 2 | Alan Jones | Williams | Finished |
| 3 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | Gearbox |
| 4 | Niki Lauda | Brabham | Engine |
| 5 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Finished |
| 6 | Clay Regazzoni | Williams | Finished |
| 7 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Engine |
| 8 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Finished |
| 9 | Jody Scheckter | Ferrari | Finished |
| 10 | Didier Pironi | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 11 | Derek Daly | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 12 | Keke Rosberg | Wolf | Electrical |
| 13 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Suspension |
| 14 | Patrick Tambay | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 15 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | Clutch |
| 16 | John Watson | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 17 | Carlos Reutemann | Team Lotus | Handling |
| 18 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | ATS Wheels | Engine |
| 19 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Fittipaldi | Brakes |
| 20 | Jochen Mass | Arrows | Engine |