P11
Championship
0
Wins
2
Podiums
0
Poles
14
Points
6
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Jean-Pierre Jarier contested 13 grands prix in 1979 for Tyrrell and finished P11 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 14 points, 0 wins, 2 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the South African Grand Prix, where Jean-Pierre Jarier finished P3. Across the year, they scored in 6 races and reached the flag in 13 classified finishes, with 6 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P10.6
Podium rate
15.4%
Net positions gained
+8
Race Results
P16
R1Grid 4Engine
P24
R2Grid 15Electrical
P3
R3Grid 9
P6
R4Grid 7+1 Lap
P5
2 pts
R5Grid 12
P11
R6Grid 11+3 Laps
P12
R7Grid 6Suspension
P5
2 pts
R8Grid 10
P3
4 pts
R9Grid 16+1 Lap
P14
R12Grid 16Spun off
P6
1 pts
R13Grid 16
P14
R14Grid 13Engine
P19
R15Grid 11Accident
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 4 | 16 | -12 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 15 | 24 | -9 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 9 | 3 | +6 | 4 |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 7 | 6 | +1 | 1 |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 12 | 5 | +7 | 2 |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 11 | 11 | ±0 | - |
| 7 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 6 | 12 | -6 | - |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 10 | 5 | +5 | 2 |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 16 | 3 | +13 | 4 |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 16 | 14 | +2 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 16 | 6 | +10 | 1 |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 13 | 14 | -1 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 11 | 19 | -8 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R13
Jean-Pierre Jarier 1979 season FAQ
How did Jean-Pierre Jarier finish in the 1979 F1 standings?
Jean-Pierre Jarier finished P11 in the 1979 World Drivers' Championship with Tyrrell.
How many races did Jean-Pierre Jarier win in 1979?
Jean-Pierre Jarier won 0 races in 1979, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Jean-Pierre Jarier's best result in 1979?
Jean-Pierre Jarier's best 1979 result was P3 at the South African Grand Prix.
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South African Grand Prix 1979
Jean-Pierre Jarier finished P3
British Grand Prix 1979
Jean-Pierre Jarier finished P3
Spanish Grand Prix 1979
Jean-Pierre Jarier finished P5