P21
Championship
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
1
Points
10
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Emerson Fittipaldi contested 15 grands prix in 1979 for Fittipaldi and finished P21 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 1 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Argentine Grand Prix, where Emerson Fittipaldi finished P6. Across the year, they scored in 1 race and reached the flag in 15 classified finishes, with 10 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P14.2
Podium rate
0.0%
Net positions gained
+53
Race Results
P6
1 pts
R1Grid 11+1 Lap
P11
R2Grid 9+1 Lap
P13
R3Grid 18+4 Laps
P19
R4Grid 16Transmission
P11
R5Grid 19+1 Lap
P9
R6Grid 23+2 Laps
P17
R7Grid 17Engine
P20
R8Grid 18Engine
P20
R9Grid 22Engine
P22
R10Grid 22Electrical
P21
R11Grid 12Brakes
P21
R12Grid 21Electrical
P8
R13Grid 20+1 Lap
P8
R14Grid 15+5 Laps
P7
R15Grid 23+5 Laps
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 11 | 6 | +5 | 1 |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 9 | 11 | -2 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 18 | 13 | +5 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 16 | 19 | -3 | - |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 19 | 11 | +8 | - |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 23 | 9 | +14 | - |
| 7 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 17 | 17 | ±0 | - |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 18 | 20 | -2 | - |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 22 | 20 | +2 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | - | 22 | 22 | ±0 | - |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 12 | 21 | -9 | - |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 21 | 21 | ±0 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 20 | 8 | +12 | - |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 15 | 8 | +7 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 23 | 7 | +16 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
Emerson Fittipaldi 1979 season FAQ
How did Emerson Fittipaldi finish in the 1979 F1 standings?
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P21 in the 1979 World Drivers' Championship with Fittipaldi.
How many races did Emerson Fittipaldi win in 1979?
Emerson Fittipaldi won 0 races in 1979, with 0 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Emerson Fittipaldi's best result in 1979?
Emerson Fittipaldi's best 1979 result was P6 at the Argentine Grand Prix.
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Argentine Grand Prix 1979
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P6
United States Grand Prix 1979
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P7
Italian Grand Prix 1979
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P8