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1979 United States Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1979 United States 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
- 15
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Watkins Glen International
- Winner
- Gilles Villeneuve
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Jones | Williams | Wheel |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Transmission |
| 3 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Finished |
| 4 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Spun off |
| 5 | Clay Regazzoni | Williams | Accident |
| 6 | Carlos Reutemann | Team Lotus | Spun off |
| 7 | René Arnoux | Renault | Finished |
| 8 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | Engine |
| 9 | Ricardo Zunino | Brabham | Spun off |
| 10 | Didier Pironi | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Tyrrell | Accident |
| 12 | Keke Rosberg | Wolf | Accident |
| 13 | John Watson | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 14 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | ATS Wheels | Finished |
| 15 | Derek Daly | Tyrrell | Spun off |
| 16 | Jody Scheckter | Ferrari | Tyre |
| 17 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | Gearbox |
| 18 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Spun off |
| 19 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Suspension |
| 20 | Elio de Angelis | Shadow | Finished |