--- description: "The Alfa Romeo 179D is Alfa Romeo’s Formula 1 car of 1981 and 1982: 7 GP starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results." title: "Alfa Romeo 179D: 1981–1982 F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/default-image.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) # Alfa Romeo 179D: 1981–1982 F1 Car Specs & Stats 1981–1982 Formula 1 car ## ![Alfa Romeo logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3578_0-227x220.jpg) Alfa Romeo 179D [9th in 1982 standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1982-f1-championship-standings/) | [Alfa Romeo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/alfa-romeo-f1-information-statistics/) car 7th Best Finish 7th Best Quali 0 Points 6 Races ## Car Profile | Team | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ch.svg?v=2) [Alfa Romeo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/alfa-romeo-f1-information-statistics/) | | --- | --- | | Seasons | [1981](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1981-f1-championship-standings/), [1982](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1982-f1-championship-standings/) | | Constructors' | P91981 **0** pts P91982 **0** pts | | Races | 6 (7 starts) | | Designers | [Carlo Chiti](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/carlo-chiti/) Technical director [Robert Choulet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/robert-choulet/) Chief designer | [Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=1217) ## Drivers of the Alfa Romeo 179D 22 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) ![Mario Andretti](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mario-andretti.jpg) [MarioAndretti](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mario-andretti/) P17 **3** pts 22 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Andreade Cesaris](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andrea-de-cesaris/) P17 **5** pts 23 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [BrunoGiacomelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bruno-giacomelli-information-statistics/) P22 **2** pts ## Full Car Statistics | Grands Prix | 6 | | --- | --- | | Race Starts | 7 | | Wins | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Grid | 7th | | Podiums | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Finish | 7th | | Points Finishes | 0 | | Points | 0 | | Retirements | 4 (57.1%) | | Drivers | 3 | ## Engine & Tyres | Engine | [Alfa Romeo 1260](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/alfa-romeo-engine-f1-stats/)
3.0 V12 | | --- | --- | | Also powered | [Alfa Romeo 179C](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/alfa-romeo-179c/), [Alfa Romeo 182](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/alfa-romeo-182/) | | Tyres | Michelin | ## Key Car Landmarks FirstLast Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2)1981 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1981 AUT F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/za.svg?v=2)1982 South African F1 Grand Prix1982 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1982-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) ## Finishing Positions 7th 1 11th 1 13th 1 DNF 4 **DNF** Did Not Finish ## Performance Breakdown 42.9% 3 / 7 Finish Rate ## 1981 Race by Race 5 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1981 Austrian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/nl.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1981 Dutch F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1981 Italian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ca.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1981 Canadian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1981-formula-1-grand-prix-of-caesars-palace/ "1981 Caesars Palace F1 GP") ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mario-andretti.jpg) [Mario Andretti](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mario-andretti/) DNFDNFDNF7DNF 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1982 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/za.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1982-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1982 South African F1 GP") [Andrea de Cesaris](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andrea-de-cesaris/) 13 [Bruno Giacomelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bruno-giacomelli-information-statistics/) 11 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified Stats current as of: 19 Oct 2026 Last updated: 6 days ago · 14:01 ## Alfa Romeo 179D: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Alfa Romeo 179D? Alfa Romeo raced the Alfa Romeo 179D in the 1981 and 1982 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Alfa Romeo 179D? Mario Andretti, Andrea de Cesaris and Bruno Giacomelli drove the Alfa Romeo 179D in 1981 and 1982.
How many races did the Alfa Romeo 179D win? The Alfa Romeo 179D did not win a Grand Prix in 1981 and 1982; its best result was 7th.
Which engine powered the Alfa Romeo 179D? The Alfa Romeo 179D used the Alfa Romeo 1260, a 3.0 V12 engine.
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