No results found
No results found
Motor Racing Developments 1979 statistics and results
| Driver | Points | Races | Wins | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Piquet | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Niki Lauda | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricardo Zunino | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
1979 statistics
8th
Position
0/15
Wins
0/15
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0
Wins
0
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0.0%
Podium percentage
0
Longest podium streak
4th/12th
High/low result
7
Average result
2nd/23rd
High/low qualifying result
9.3
Average qualifying result
21
DNF
0
DNS
1
Fastest laps
1033
Race laps
7
Points
8th
Position
7th/10th
High/low position
advertisement
1979 standings progression
1979 results
| Race | Result | Grid | Qualifying | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentine Grand Prix Jan 21, 1979 |
DNF
Lauda
DNF
Piquet
|
23rd - LAU 20th - PIQ |
20th
- PIQ 23rd - LAU |
0 |
| 2 |
Brazilian Grand Prix Feb 4, 1979 |
DNF
Piquet
DNF
Lauda
|
22nd - PIQ 12th - LAU |
12th
- LAU 22nd - PIQ |
0 |
| 3 |
South African Grand Prix Mar 3, 1979 |
6th
Lauda
7th
Piquet
|
4th - LAU 12th - PIQ |
4th
- LAU 12th - PIQ |
1 |
| 4 |
United States Grand Prix West Apr 8, 1979 |
8th
Piquet
DNF
Lauda
|
12th - PIQ 11th - LAU |
11th
- LAU 12th - PIQ |
0 |
| 5 |
Spanish Grand Prix Apr 29, 1979 |
DNF
Lauda
DNF
Piquet
|
6th - LAU 7th - PIQ |
6th
- LAU 7th - PIQ |
0 |
| 6 |
Belgian Grand Prix May 13, 1979 |
DNF
Piquet
DNF
Lauda
|
3rd - PIQ 13th - LAU |
3rd
- PIQ 13th - LAU |
0 |
| 7 |
Monaco Grand Prix May 27, 1979 |
7th
Piquet
DNF
Lauda
|
18th - PIQ 4th - LAU |
4th
- LAU 18th - PIQ |
0 |
| 8 |
French Grand Prix Jul 1, 1979 |
DNF
Piquet
DNF
Lauda
|
4th - PIQ 6th - LAU |
4th
- PIQ 6th - LAU |
0 |
| 9 |
British Grand Prix Jul 14, 1979 |
DNF
Lauda
DNF
Piquet
|
6th - LAU 3rd - PIQ |
3rd
- PIQ 6th - LAU |
0 |
| 10 |
German Grand Prix Jul 29, 1979 |
12th
Piquet
DNF
Lauda
|
4th - PIQ 7th - LAU |
4th
- PIQ 7th - LAU |
0 |
| 11 |
Austrian Grand Prix Aug 12, 1979 |
DNF
Lauda
DNF
Piquet
|
4th - LAU 7th - PIQ |
4th
- LAU 7th - PIQ |
0 |
| 12 |
Dutch Grand Prix Aug 26, 1979 |
4th
Piquet
DNF
Lauda
|
11th - PIQ 9th - LAU |
9th
- LAU 11th - PIQ |
3 |
| 13 |
Italian Grand Prix Sep 9, 1979 |
4th
Lauda
DNF
Piquet
|
9th - LAU 8th - PIQ |
8th
- PIQ 9th - LAU |
3 |
| 14 |
Canadian Grand Prix Sep 30, 1979 |
7th
Zunino
DNF
Piquet
|
19th - ZUN 4th - PIQ |
4th
- PIQ 19th - ZUN |
0 |
| 15 |
United States Grand Prix Oct 7, 1979 |
8th
Piquet
DNF
Zunino
|
2nd - PIQ 9th - ZUN |
2nd
- PIQ 9th - ZUN |
0 |
Motor Racing Developments - 1979 season overview
Brabham participated in the 1979 Formula 1 season, taking part in all 15 Grands Prix with Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda and Ricardo Zunino driving for the team. Despite not securing a podium finish, the team showed determination and made progress throughout the year.
Season highlights
Here are some key moments and achievements from Brabham's 1979 season:
- Finishes in the points: 3
- Best qualifying position: 2nd
- Fastest laps: 1
- Constructor standings: 8th
- Points scored: 7
While Brabham did not achieve podium finishes, the team showed resilience and continued to improve throughout the season. For a full overview of their statistics, check out Brabham's lifetime stats.
Brabham 1979 driver comparison
Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda and Ricardo Zunino worked hard to maximize the performance of the car, with Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda and Ricardo Zunino consistently contributing to the team's points tally:
- Nelson Piquet - Best race finish: 4th
- Niki Lauda - Best race finish: 4th
- Ricardo Zunino - Best race finish: 7th
Although podiums eluded the team, Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda and Ricardo Zunino were crucial in securing points and developing the car throughout the season.
Motor Racing Developments in previous seasons
Brabham has been part of Formula 1 for several years. You can explore more about the team's legacy and performance in past seasons below:
- Brabham's 1992 statistics
- Brabham entered the sport in 1962
advertisement