P10
Championship
0
Wins
1
Podiums
0
Poles
17
Points
6
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Emerson Fittipaldi contested 16 grands prix in 1978 for Fittipaldi and finished P10 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 17 points, 0 wins, 1 podium, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Brazilian Grand Prix, where Emerson Fittipaldi finished P2. Across the year, they scored in 6 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 6 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P11.6
Podium rate
6.3%
Net positions gained
+17
Race Results
P9
R1Grid 17
P2
6 pts
R2Grid 7
P24
R3Grid 16Transmission
P8
R4Grid 15+1 Lap
P9
R5Grid 20+1 Lap
P24
R6Grid 15Accident
P17
R7Grid 15Throttle
P6
1 pts
R8Grid 13+1 Lap
P20
R9Grid 15Suspension
P18
R10Grid 11Engine
P4
3 pts
R11Grid 10
P4
3 pts
R12Grid 6+1 Lap
P5
2 pts
R13Grid 10
P8
R14Grid 13
P5
R15Grid 13
P22
R16Grid 6Accident
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 17 | 9 | +8 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 7 | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 16 | 24 | -8 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 15 | 8 | +7 | - |
| 5 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 20 | 9 | +11 | - |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 15 | 24 | -9 | - |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 15 | 17 | -2 | - |
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 13 | 6 | +7 | 1 |
| 9 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 15 | 20 | -5 | - |
| 10 | Brands Hatch | - | 11 | 18 | -7 | - |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 10 | 4 | +6 | 3 |
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | - | 6 | 4 | +2 | 3 |
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 10 | 5 | +5 | 2 |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 13 | 8 | +5 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 13 | 5 | +8 | 2 |
| 16 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 6 | 22 | -16 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
Emerson Fittipaldi 1978 season FAQ
How did Emerson Fittipaldi finish in the 1978 F1 standings?
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P10 in the 1978 World Drivers' Championship with Fittipaldi.
How many races did Emerson Fittipaldi win in 1978?
Emerson Fittipaldi won 0 races in 1978, with 1 podium and 0 pole positions.
What was Emerson Fittipaldi's best result in 1978?
Emerson Fittipaldi's best 1978 result was P2 at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Brazilian Grand Prix 1978
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P2
German Grand Prix 1978
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P4
Austrian Grand Prix 1978
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P4