P6
Championship
1
Wins
2
Podiums
0
Poles
22
Points
3
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Patrick Depailler contested 7 grands prix in 1979 for Ligier and finished P6 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 22 points, 1 win, 2 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Patrick Depailler finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 5 races and reached the flag in 7 classified finishes, with 3 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P7.4
Podium rate
28.6%
Net positions gained
-32
Race Results
P4
3 pts
R1Grid 2
P2
6 pts
R2Grid 2
P23
R3Grid 5Accident
P5
R4Grid 4
P1
9 pts
R5Grid 2
P12
R6Grid 2Accident
P5
2 pts
R7Grid 3Engine
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 2 | 2 | ±0 | 6 |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 5 | 23 | -18 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 2 | 12 | -10 | - |
| 7 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 3 | 5 | -2 | 2 |
Points Accumulation
R1R7
Patrick Depailler 1979 season FAQ
How did Patrick Depailler finish in the 1979 F1 standings?
Patrick Depailler finished P6 in the 1979 World Drivers' Championship with Ligier.
How many races did Patrick Depailler win in 1979?
Patrick Depailler won 1 race in 1979, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Patrick Depailler's best result in 1979?
Patrick Depailler's best 1979 result was P1 at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Spanish Grand Prix 1979
Patrick Depailler finished P1
Brazilian Grand Prix 1979
Patrick Depailler finished P2
Argentine Grand Prix 1979
Patrick Depailler finished P4