P8
Championship
0
Wins
3
Podiums
2
Poles
17
Points
10
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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René Arnoux contested 15 grands prix in 1979 for Renault and finished P8 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 17 points, 0 wins, 3 podiums, and 2 pole positions.
Their best result came at the British Grand Prix, where René Arnoux finished P2. Across the year, they scored in 4 races and reached the flag in 15 classified finishes, with 10 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P14.7
Podium rate
20.0%
Net positions gained
-65
Race Results
P19
R1Grid 25Engine
P18
R2Grid 11Spun off
P15
R3Grid 10Tyre
P25
R4Grid -Withdrew
P9
R5Grid 11+1 Lap
P18
R6Grid 18Turbo
P18
R7Grid 19Accident
P3
4 pts
R8Grid 2
P2
6 pts
R9Grid 5
P20
R10Grid 10Tyre
P6
1 pts
R11Grid 1Quali P1+1 Lap
P23
R12Grid 1Quali P1Suspension
P20
R13Grid 2Engine
P22
R14Grid 8Accident
P2
R15Grid 7
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 25 | 19 | +6 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 11 | 18 | -7 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 10 | 15 | -5 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | - | 25 | -5 | - |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 11 | 9 | +2 | - |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 18 | 18 | ±0 | - |
| 7 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 19 | 18 | +1 | - |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | - | 10 | 20 | -10 | - |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | 1 | 1 | 23 | -22 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 2 | 20 | -18 | - |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 8 | 22 | -14 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 7 | 2 | +5 | 6 |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
René Arnoux 1979 season FAQ
How did René Arnoux finish in the 1979 F1 standings?
René Arnoux finished P8 in the 1979 World Drivers' Championship with Renault.
How many races did René Arnoux win in 1979?
René Arnoux won 0 races in 1979, with 3 podiums and 2 pole positions.
What was René Arnoux's best result in 1979?
René Arnoux's best 1979 result was P2 at the British Grand Prix.