1979 F1 Teams & Drivers Overview
Formula 1 Teams & Drivers
1979 F1 Season
Every one of the 17 teams that raced, their line-up, car and record
17
Teams
4
Engine suppliers
36
Drivers
6
Rookies
1979 Formula 1 Entry List
Below you can find the overview of all drivers & teams that participated in the 1979 F1 season to run for the thirtieth 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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Ferrari 312T4
designed by Mauro Forghieri
6
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
13
Podiums
2
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
113
Points
Ferrari merchandise
All 94 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
Williams FW07
designed by Patrick Head
5
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
10
Podiums
3
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
75
Points
Williams merchandise
All 59 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
P3
Ligier JS11
designed by Michel Beaujon
3
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
8
Podiums
4
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
61
Points
P5
Tyrrell 009
designed by Maurice Philippe
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
4
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
28
Points
Renault RS10
designed by Michel Têtu
1
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
4
Podiums
6
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
26
Points
McLaren M29
designed by Gordon Coppuck
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
15
Points
McLaren merchandise
All 111 McLaren items
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McLaren 1:14 Scale 2024 RC CAR
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McLaren Oscar Piastri Flag
McLaren F1 Team Mitchell & Ness Oscar Piastri Tank
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McLaren Lando Norris Team Baseball Cap - Papaya - Unisex
Brabham BT48
designed by Gordon Murray
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
7
Points
P9
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
5
Points
P10
Shadow DN9
designed by Tony Southgate
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
3
Points
P12
Fittipaldi F5A
designed by Giacomo Caliri
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
1
Points
P14
Wolf WR7
designed by Harvey Postlethwaite
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
P15
Ensign N179
designed by Shahab Ahmed
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
Alfa Romeo 179
designed by Carlo Chiti
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
Merzario A4
designed by Giampaolo Dallara
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
Rebaque HR100
designed by Geoff Ferris
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams raced in the 1979 F1 season?
17 teams raced in 1979: Ferrari, Williams, Ligier, Team Lotus, Tyrrell, Renault, McLaren, Brabham, Arrows, Shadow, ATS, Fittipaldi, Wolf, Ensign, Alfa Romeo, Merzario, Rebaque.
How many drivers raced in the 1979 F1 season?
36 drivers were entered for the 1979 season, racing for 17 teams.
Which engines were used in 1979?
4 engine suppliers powered the grid: Ferrari, Ford, Renault, Alfa Romeo.
Who were the rookies in 1979?
Ricardo Zunino, Jan Lammers, Elio de Angelis, Marc Surer, Patrick Gaillard, Gianfranco Brancatelli made their Formula 1 debut that season.
