P9
Championship
1
Wins
2
Podiums
0
Poles
17
Points
6
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Gilles Villeneuve contested 16 grands prix in 1978 for Ferrari and finished P9 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 17 points, 1 win, 2 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Canadian Grand Prix, where Gilles Villeneuve finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 4 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 6 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P10.7
Podium rate
12.5%
Net positions gained
-62
Race Results
P8
R1Grid 7
P13
R2Grid 6Spun off
P16
R3Grid 8Oil leak
P16
R4Grid 2Accident
P12
R5Grid 8Accident
P4
3 pts
R6Grid 4
P10
R7Grid 5+1 Lap
P9
R8Grid 7+1 Lap
P12
R9Grid 9+1 Lap
P23
R10Grid 13Transmission
P8
R11Grid 15
P3
4 pts
R12Grid 11
P6
1 pts
R13Grid 5
P7
R14Grid 2
P23
R15Grid 4Engine
P1
9 pts
R16Grid 3
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 7 | 8 | -1 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 6 | 13 | -7 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 8 | 16 | -8 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 2 | 16 | -14 | - |
| 5 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 8 | 12 | -4 | - |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 4 | 4 | ±0 | 3 |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 5 | 10 | -5 | - |
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 7 | 9 | -2 | - |
| 9 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 9 | 12 | -3 | - |
| 10 | Brands Hatch | - | 13 | 23 | -10 | - |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 15 | 8 | +7 | - |
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | - | 11 | 3 | +8 | 4 |
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 5 | 6 | -1 | 1 |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 2 | 7 | -5 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 4 | 23 | -19 | - |
| 16 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
Gilles Villeneuve 1978 season FAQ
How did Gilles Villeneuve finish in the 1978 F1 standings?
Gilles Villeneuve finished P9 in the 1978 World Drivers' Championship with Ferrari.
How many races did Gilles Villeneuve win in 1978?
Gilles Villeneuve won 1 race in 1978, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Gilles Villeneuve's best result in 1978?
Gilles Villeneuve's best 1978 result was P1 at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Canadian Grand Prix 1978
Gilles Villeneuve finished P1
Austrian Grand Prix 1978
Gilles Villeneuve finished P3
Belgian Grand Prix 1978
Gilles Villeneuve finished P4