P15
Championship
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
7
Points
7
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Didier Pironi contested 16 grands prix in 1978 for Tyrrell and finished P15 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 7 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Didier Pironi finished P5. Across the year, they scored in 5 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 7 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P12.7
Podium rate
0.0%
Net positions gained
+66
Race Results
P14
R1Grid 23+1 Lap
P6
1 pts
R2Grid 19+1 Lap
P6
R3Grid 14+1 Lap
P18
R4Grid 22Gearbox
P5
2 pts
R5Grid 13
P6
1 pts
R6Grid 23+1 Lap
P12
R7Grid 13+4 Laps
P23
R8Grid 17Accident
P10
R9Grid 16
P16
R10Grid 19Gearbox
P5
2 pts
R11Grid 16
P18
R12Grid 9Accident
P26
R13Grid 17Accident
P21
R14Grid 14Accident
P10
R15Grid 16+1 Lap
P7
R16Grid 18
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 23 | 14 | +9 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 19 | 6 | +13 | 1 |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 14 | 6 | +8 | 1 |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 22 | 18 | +4 | - |
| 5 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 13 | 5 | +8 | 2 |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 23 | 6 | +17 | 1 |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 13 | 12 | +1 | - |
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 17 | 23 | -6 | - |
| 9 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 16 | 10 | +6 | - |
| 10 | Brands Hatch | - | 19 | 16 | +3 | - |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 16 | 5 | +11 | 2 |
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | - | 9 | 18 | -9 | - |
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 17 | 26 | -9 | - |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 14 | 21 | -7 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 16 | 10 | +6 | - |
| 16 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 18 | 7 | +11 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
Didier Pironi 1978 season FAQ
How did Didier Pironi finish in the 1978 F1 standings?
Didier Pironi finished P15 in the 1978 World Drivers' Championship with Tyrrell.
How many races did Didier Pironi win in 1978?
Didier Pironi won 0 races in 1978, with 0 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Didier Pironi's best result in 1978?
Didier Pironi's best 1978 result was P5 at the Monaco Grand Prix.