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1979 Belgian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1979 Belgian 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
- 6
- Grand Prix
- Belgian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit Zolder
- Winner
- Jody Scheckter
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Finished |
| 2 | Patrick Depailler | Ligier | Accident |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Engine |
| 4 | Alan Jones | Williams | Electrical |
| 5 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | Brakes |
| 6 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 7 | Jody Scheckter | Ferrari | Finished |
| 8 | Clay Regazzoni | Williams | Collision |
| 9 | James Hunt | Wolf | Accident |
| 10 | Carlos Reutemann | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Tyrrell | +3 laps |
| 12 | Didier Pironi | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 13 | Niki Lauda | Brabham | Engine |
| 14 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Collision |
| 15 | Héctor Rebaque | Team Lotus | Transmission |
| 16 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Finished |
| 17 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | Turbo |
| 18 | René Arnoux | Renault | Turbo |
| 19 | John Watson | McLaren | Finished |
| 20 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | ATS Wheels | +1 lap |