P16
Championship
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
3
Points
12
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Nelson Piquet contested 15 grands prix in 1979 for Brabham-Alfa Romeo and finished P16 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 3 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Dutch Grand Prix, where Nelson Piquet finished P4. Across the year, they scored in 1 race and reached the flag in 15 classified finishes, with 12 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P15.1
Podium rate
0.0%
Net positions gained
-89
Race Results
P23
R1Grid 20Collision
P22
R2Grid 22Accident
P7
R3Grid 12+1 Lap
P8
R4Grid 12+2 Laps
P24
R5Grid 7Injection
P16
R6Grid 3Engine
P7
R7Grid 18Transmission
P21
R8Grid 4Accident
P24
R9Grid 3Spun off
P12
R10Grid 4Engine
P15
R11Grid 7Engine
P4
3 pts
R12Grid 11+1 Lap
P24
R13Grid 8Accident
P11
R14Grid 4Gearbox
P8
R15Grid 2Transmission
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 20 | 23 | -3 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 22 | 22 | ±0 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 12 | 7 | +5 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 12 | 8 | +4 | - |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 7 | 24 | -17 | - |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 3 | 16 | -13 | - |
| 7 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 18 | 7 | +11 | - |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 4 | 21 | -17 | - |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 3 | 24 | -21 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | - | 4 | 12 | -8 | - |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 7 | 15 | -8 | - |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 11 | 4 | +7 | 3 |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 8 | 24 | -16 | - |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 4 | 11 | -7 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 2 | 8 | -6 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
Nelson Piquet 1979 season FAQ
How did Nelson Piquet finish in the 1979 F1 standings?
Nelson Piquet finished P16 in the 1979 World Drivers' Championship with Brabham-Alfa Romeo.
How many races did Nelson Piquet win in 1979?
Nelson Piquet won 0 races in 1979, with 0 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Nelson Piquet's best result in 1979?
Nelson Piquet's best 1979 result was P4 at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Dutch Grand Prix 1979
Nelson Piquet finished P4
South African Grand Prix 1979
Nelson Piquet finished P7
Monaco Grand Prix 1979
Nelson Piquet finished P7