1978 F1 Teams & Drivers Overview

Formula 1 Teams & Drivers 1978 F1 Season Every one of the 17 teams that raced, their line-up, car and record

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1978 Formula 1 Entry List

Below you can find the overview of all drivers & teams that participated in the 1978 F1 season to run for the twenty-ninth Formula 1 title in the drivers and constructors championship.

You can click on each driver and team to check out their dedicated page with all the info and statistics we know about them.

Last updated: 23 Sep 2026, 09:40

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams raced in the 1978 F1 season?

17 teams raced in 1978: Team Lotus, Ferrari, Brabham, Tyrrell, Wolf, Ligier, Fittipaldi, McLaren, Williams, Arrows, Shadow, Renault, Surtees, Ensign, ATS, Hesketh, Merzario.

How many drivers raced in the 1978 F1 season?

46 drivers were entered for the 1978 season, racing for 17 teams.

Which engines were used in 1978?

5 engine suppliers powered the grid: Ford, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Matra, Renault.

Who were the rookies in 1978?

Nelson Piquet, Didier Pironi, Bobby Rahal, Carlo Gimax Franchi, Beppe Gabbiani, René Arnoux, Derek Daly, Geoff Lees, Keke Rosberg, Eddie Cheever, Alberto Colombo made their Formula 1 debut that season.

Pos.	F1 Constructors	CT
1	Ferrari	16
2	McLaren	10
3	Williams	9
4	Mercedes	8
5	Team Lotus	7
6	Red Bull	6
7	Renault	2
8	Brabham	2
9	Cooper-Climax	2
10	Benetton	1

Pos.		Points
1	Mercedes	556
2	Ferrari	405−151
3	McLaren	316−89
4	Red Bull	298−18
5	Racing Bulls	90−208
6	Alpine	68−22
7	Haas	27−41
8	Audi	17−10
9	Williams	12−5
10	Aston Martin	7−5

1978 F1 Teams & Drivers Overview

1978 Formula 1 Entry List

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