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1979 Marlboro British Grand Prix

1979 Round 9 · Silverstone · 1979-07-14

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Laps
68
Distance
320.892 km
Circuit Type
RACE
Direction
Clockwise

Circuit Details

Course Length4.719 km
Turns9
Qualifying FormatTWO_SESSION

Race Results

Column abbreviations (9)

Pos = Finish position# = Car numberGrid = Starting grid+/- = Positions gainedTime/Gap = Finishing time or gap to winnerStatus = Retirement / penaltyPts = PointsPits = Pit stopsBadges = FL / DotD / GS / Pole / Shared
Pos ↑#DriverConstructorEngineTyresGrid+/-LapsTime/GapStatusPtsPitsBadges
1284+3681:26:11.170—9—FL
2165+368+24.280—6——
3416+1367+1 lap—4——
477+367+1 lap—3——
51111+667+1 lap—2——
62517+1167+1 lap—1——
7818+1166—Out of fuel———
828066+2 laps————
93124+1566+2 laps————
10315+566+2 laps————
111721+1065+3 laps————
121812065+3 lapsPenalty 60———
132223+1065+3 laps————
141213-163—Fuel system———
DNF2919—45—Gearbox———
DNF2014—44—Fuel system———
DNF2610—44—Engine———
DNF271—38—Water pump——Pole
DNF3020—37—Gearbox———
DNF1422—25—Engine———
DNF152—21—Turbo———
DNF56—12—Brakes———
DNF19—3—Wheel bearing———
DNF63—1—Spun off———
DNQ9————————
DNQ24————————

Frequently asked questions

Who won the 1979 Marlboro British Grand Prix 1979?

Clay Regazzoni won the 1979 Marlboro British Grand Prix 1979 for Williams.

Who took pole position for the 1979 Marlboro British Grand Prix 1979?

Alan Jones started the 1979 Marlboro British Grand Prix 1979 from pole position.

Where was the 1979 Marlboro British Grand Prix 1979 held?

The 1979 Marlboro British Grand Prix 1979 was held at Silverstone on July 14, 1979.

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