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
17
Teams
5
Engine suppliers
46
Drivers
11
Rookies
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.
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Lotus 79
designed by Colin Chapman
8
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
14
Podiums
12
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
116
Points
Ferrari 312T3
designed by Mauro Forghieri
5
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
9
Podiums
2
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
65
Points
Ferrari merchandise
All 97 Ferrari items
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Scuderia Ferrari Replica Charles Leclerc Driver Relaxed T-Shirt
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Scuderia Ferrari Replica Lewis Hamilton Driver Relaxed T-Shirt
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Scuderia Ferrari 2026 Team Special Edition Monza Jacket - Red
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Scuderia Ferrari 2026 Team Special Edition Monza Shirt - White
2
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
10
Podiums
2
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
69
Points
P4
Tyrrell 008
designed by Maurice Philippe
1
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
5
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
41
Points
P5
Wolf WR5
designed by Harvey Postlethwaite
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
4
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
24
Points
P6
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
2
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
19
Points
P7
Fittipaldi F5A
designed by Giacomo Caliri
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
17
Points
McLaren M26
designed by Gordon Coppuck
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
16
Points
McLaren merchandise
All 113 McLaren items
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McLaren 1:14 Scale 2024 RC CAR
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McLaren Oscar Piastri Flag
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McLaren Lando Norris Team Baseball Cap - Papaya - Unisex
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McLaren Team Baseball Cap - Papaya - Kids
Williams FW06
designed by Patrick Head
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
11
Points
Williams merchandise
All 57 Williams items
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Williams Racing New Era Team Rain Jacket
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Williams Racing New Era Replica Tech T-Shirt - Navy - Kids
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Williams Racing New Era Carlos Sainz 9FORTY Cap - Unisex
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Williams Racing New Era Replica Team Polo - Womens
P10
Arrows A1
designed by Dave Wass
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
11
Points
P11
Shadow DN9
designed by Tony Southgate
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
6
Points
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
3
Points
P13
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
1
Points
P14
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
1
Points
Hesketh 308E
designed by Frank Dernie
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
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.
