P7
WCC Position
0
Wins
1
Podiums
0
Poles
15
Points
14
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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McLaren contested 15 grands prix in 1979 with John Watson and Patrick Tambay. The team finished P7 in the World Constructors' Championship and scored 15 points, along with 0 wins, 1 podium, and 0 pole positions.
Their best classified finish came at the Argentine Grand Prix, where John Watson brought the car home in P3. Across the season, McLaren scored in 7 rounds and recorded 14 DNFs.
Scoring rounds
46.7%
Points per round
1.0
Best finish
P3
Race Results
4 pts
Watson
G634
Tambay
G922-
0 pts
Watson
G148-
Tambay
G1820-
0 pts
Tambay
G1710-
Watson
G1417-
Watson
G1813-
Tambay
G1924-
0 pts
Tambay
G2013-
Watson
G1822-
1 pts
Watson
G1961
3 pts
Watson
G1443
0 pts
Tambay
G2010-
Watson
G1511-
3 pts
Watson
G743
Tambay
G187-
2 pts
Watson
G1252
Tambay
G1514-
0 pts
Watson
G169-
Tambay
G1410-
0 pts
Watson
G1213-
Tambay
G1419-
0 pts
Watson
G1921-
Tambay
G1422-
1 pts
Watson
G1761
Tambay
G2021-
1 pts
Watson
G1361
Tambay
G2218-
| Rnd | Race | Driver | Grid | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | John Watson | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Patrick Tambay | 9 | 22 | - | ||
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | John Watson | 14 | 8 | - |
| Patrick Tambay | 18 | 20 | - | ||
| 3 | Kyalami | Patrick Tambay | 17 | 10 | - |
| John Watson | 14 | 17 | - | ||
| 4 | Long Beach | John Watson | 18 | 13 | - |
| Patrick Tambay | 19 | 24 | - | ||
| 5 | Jarama | Patrick Tambay | 20 | 13 | - |
| John Watson | 18 | 22 | - | ||
| 6 | Zolder | John Watson | 19 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Circuit de Monaco | John Watson | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | Patrick Tambay | 20 | 10 | - |
| John Watson | 15 | 11 | - | ||
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | John Watson | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Patrick Tambay | 18 | 7 | - | ||
| 10 | Hockenheimring | John Watson | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Patrick Tambay | 15 | 14 | - | ||
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | John Watson | 16 | 9 | - |
| Patrick Tambay | 14 | 10 | - | ||
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | John Watson | 12 | 13 | - |
| Patrick Tambay | 14 | 19 | - | ||
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | John Watson | 19 | 21 | - |
| Patrick Tambay | 14 | 22 | - | ||
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | John Watson | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| Patrick Tambay | 20 | 21 | - | ||
| 15 | Watkins Glen | John Watson | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Patrick Tambay | 22 | 18 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
McLaren 1979 season FAQ
Where did McLaren finish in the 1979 F1 constructors' standings?
McLaren finished P7 in the 1979 World Constructors' Championship.
Who drove for McLaren in 1979?
John Watson and Patrick Tambay drove for McLaren in the recorded 1979 results.
How many races did McLaren win in 1979?
McLaren won 0 races in 1979, with 1 podium and 15 points.
Related Pages
McLaren Profile
Full team history and profile
1979 Season Overview
Complete 1979 F1 season recap
John Watson Profile
John Watson's career profile and season breakdown
Patrick Tambay Profile
Patrick Tambay's career profile and season breakdown
Argentine Grand Prix 1979
Best team finish: P3
Monaco Grand Prix 1979
Best team finish: P4