P2
WCC Position
5
Wins
10
Podiums
3
Poles
75
Points
12
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Williams contested 15 grands prix in 1979 with Alan Jones and Clay Regazzoni. The team finished P2 in the World Constructors' Championship and scored 75 points, along with 5 wins, 10 podiums, and 3 pole positions.
Their best classified finish came at the British Grand Prix, where Clay Regazzoni brought the car home in P1. Across the season, Williams scored in 9 rounds and recorded 12 DNFs.
Scoring rounds
60.0%
Points per round
5.0
Best finish
P1
Race Results
0 pts
Jones
G159-
Regazzoni
G1710-
0 pts
Regazzoni
G1715-
Jones
G1316-
0 pts
Regazzoni
G229-
Jones
G1916-
Jones
G1034
Regazzoni
G1515-
0 pts
Jones
G1317-
Regazzoni
G1419-
0 pts
Jones
G414-
Regazzoni
G824-
6 pts
Regazzoni
G1626
Jones
G911-
4 pts
Jones
G743
Regazzoni
G961
9 pts
Regazzoni
G419
Jones
G118-
15 pts
Jones
G219
Regazzoni
G626
11 pts
Jones
G219
Regazzoni
G652
9 pts
Jones
G219
Regazzoni
G324-
4 pts
Regazzoni
G634
Jones
G49-
13 pts
Jones
G119
Regazzoni
G334
0 pts
Jones
G112-
Regazzoni
G514-
| Rnd | Race | Driver | Grid | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | Alan Jones | 15 | 9 | - |
| Clay Regazzoni | 17 | 10 | - | ||
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | Clay Regazzoni | 17 | 15 | - |
| Alan Jones | 13 | 16 | - | ||
| 3 | Kyalami | Clay Regazzoni | 22 | 9 | - |
| Alan Jones | 19 | 16 | - | ||
| 4 | Long Beach | Alan Jones | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Clay Regazzoni | 15 | 15 | - | ||
| 5 | Jarama | Alan Jones | 13 | 17 | - |
| Clay Regazzoni | 14 | 19 | - | ||
| 6 | Zolder | Alan Jones | 4 | 14 | - |
| Clay Regazzoni | 8 | 24 | - | ||
| 7 | Circuit de Monaco | Clay Regazzoni | 16 | 2 | 6 |
| Alan Jones | 9 | 11 | - | ||
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | Alan Jones | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Clay Regazzoni | 9 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | Clay Regazzoni | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Alan Jones | 1 | 18 | - | ||
| 10 | Hockenheimring | Alan Jones | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Clay Regazzoni | 6 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | Alan Jones | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Clay Regazzoni | 6 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | Alan Jones | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Clay Regazzoni | 3 | 24 | - | ||
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Clay Regazzoni | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Alan Jones | 4 | 9 | - | ||
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Alan Jones | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Clay Regazzoni | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 15 | Watkins Glen | Alan Jones | 1 | 12 | - |
| Clay Regazzoni | 5 | 14 | - |
Points Accumulation
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Williams 1979 season FAQ
Where did Williams finish in the 1979 F1 constructors' standings?
Williams finished P2 in the 1979 World Constructors' Championship.
Who drove for Williams in 1979?
Alan Jones and Clay Regazzoni drove for Williams in the recorded 1979 results.
How many races did Williams win in 1979?
Williams won 5 races in 1979, with 10 podiums and 75 points.
Related Pages
Williams Profile
Full team history and profile
1979 Season Overview
Complete 1979 F1 season recap
Alan Jones Profile
Alan Jones's career profile and season breakdown
Clay Regazzoni Profile
Clay Regazzoni's career profile and season breakdown
British Grand Prix 1979
Best team finish: P1
German Grand Prix 1979
Best team finish: P1