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1979 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1979 British 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
- 9
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Winner
- Clay Regazzoni
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Jones | Williams | Water pump |
| 2 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | Turbo |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Spun off |
| 4 | Clay Regazzoni | Williams | Finished |
| 5 | René Arnoux | Renault | Finished |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | Brabham | Brakes |
| 7 | John Watson | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 8 | Carlos Reutemann | Team Lotus | +2 laps |
| 9 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | Wheel bearing |
| 10 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Engine |
| 11 | Jody Scheckter | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 12 | Elio de Angelis | Shadow | +3 laps |
| 13 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Fuel system |
| 14 | Keke Rosberg | Wolf | Fuel system |
| 15 | Didier Pironi | Tyrrell | +2 laps |
| 16 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 17 | Jacky Ickx | Ligier | +1 lap |
| 18 | Patrick Tambay | McLaren | Out of fuel |
| 19 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Gearbox |
| 20 | Jochen Mass | Arrows | Gearbox |