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1979 Dutch Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1979 Dutch 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
- 12
- Grand Prix
- Dutch Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit Park Zandvoort
- Winner
- Alan Jones
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | René Arnoux | Renault | Suspension |
| 2 | Alan Jones | Williams | Finished |
| 3 | Clay Regazzoni | Williams | Collision |
| 4 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | Clutch |
| 5 | Jody Scheckter | Ferrari | Finished |
| 6 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Tyre |
| 7 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Finished |
| 8 | Keke Rosberg | Wolf | Engine |
| 9 | Niki Lauda | Brabham | Withdrew |
| 10 | Didier Pironi | Tyrrell | Suspension |
| 11 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | +1 lap |
| 12 | John Watson | McLaren | Engine |
| 13 | Carlos Reutemann | Team Lotus | Suspension |
| 14 | Patrick Tambay | McLaren | Engine |
| 15 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | ATS Wheels | Transmission |
| 16 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Tyrrell | Spun off |
| 17 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | Suspension |
| 18 | Jochen Mass | Arrows | +2 laps |
| 19 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Brakes |
| 20 | Jacky Ickx | Ligier | +1 lap |