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Tyrrell Racing 1979 statistics and results

Driver Points Races Wins Podiums
Didier Pironi 14 15 0 2
Derek Daly 0 3 0 0
Geoff Lees 0 1 0 0
Jean-Pierre Jarier 14 13 0 2

1979 statistics

5th
Position
0/15
Wins
0/15
Pole positions
4
Podiums
0
Wins
0
Pole positions
4
Podiums
26.67%
Podium percentage
1
Longest podium streak
3rd/11th
High/low result
6.17
Average result
4th/24th
High/low qualifying result
11.34
Average qualifying result
13
DNF
0
DNS
0
Fastest laps
1560
Race laps
28
Points
5th
Position
4th/5th
High/low position
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1979 standings progression

1979 results

Race Result Grid Qualifying Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix
Jan 21, 1979
DNF Jarier
DNF Pironi
 4th - JAR
8th - PIR
 4th - JAR
8th - PIR
 0
2 Brazilian Grand Prix
Feb 4, 1979
4th Pironi
DNF Jarier
 8th - PIR
15th - JAR
 8th - PIR
15th - JAR
 3
3 South African Grand Prix
Mar 3, 1979
3rd Jarier
DNF Pironi
 9th - JAR
7th - PIR
 7th - PIR
9th - JAR
 4
4 United States Grand Prix West
Apr 8, 1979
6th Jarier
DSQ Pironi
 7th - JAR
17th - PIR
 7th - JAR
17th - PIR
 1
5 Spanish Grand Prix
Apr 29, 1979
5th Jarier
6th Pironi
 12th - JAR
10th - PIR
 10th - PIR
12th - JAR
 3
6 Belgian Grand Prix
May 13, 1979
3rd Pironi
11th Jarier
 12th - PIR
11th - JAR
 11th - JAR
12th - PIR
 4
7 Monaco Grand Prix
May 27, 1979
DNF Jarier
DNF Pironi
 6th - JAR
7th - PIR
 6th - JAR
7th - PIR
 0
8 French Grand Prix
Jul 1, 1979
5th Jarier
DNF Pironi
 10th - JAR
11th - PIR
 10th - JAR
11th - PIR
 2
9 British Grand Prix
Jul 14, 1979
3rd Jarier
10th Pironi
 16th - JAR
15th - PIR
 15th - PIR
16th - JAR
 4
10 German Grand Prix
Jul 29, 1979
7th Lees
9th Pironi
 16th - LEE
8th - PIR
 8th - PIR
16th - LEE
 0
11 Austrian Grand Prix
Aug 12, 1979
7th Pironi
8th Daly
 10th - PIR
11th - DAL
 10th - PIR
11th - DAL
 0
12 Dutch Grand Prix
Aug 26, 1979
DNF Pironi
DNF Jarier
 10th - PIR
16th - JAR
 10th - PIR
16th - JAR
 0
13 Italian Grand Prix
Sep 9, 1979
6th Jarier
10th Pironi
 16th - JAR
12th - PIR
 12th - PIR
16th - JAR
 1
14 Canadian Grand Prix
Sep 30, 1979
5th Pironi
DNF Jarier
DNF Daly
 6th - PIR
13th - JAR
24th - DAL
 6th - PIR
13th - JAR
24th - DAL
 2
15 United States Grand Prix
Oct 7, 1979
3rd Pironi
DNF Daly
DNF Jarier
 10th - PIR
15th - DAL
11th - JAR
 10th - PIR
11th - JAR
15th - DAL
 4

Tyrrell Racing - 1979 season overview

Tyrrell competed in the 1979 Formula 1 season, participating in 15 Grands Prix with Didier Pironi, Derek Daly, Geoff Lees and Jean-Pierre Jarier representing the team. Throughout the season, the team achieved notable results and demonstrated strong potential in various races.

Season highlights

Some of the key moments and achievements from Tyrrell's 1979 season include:

  • Race wins: 0
  • Podium finishes: 4
  • Pole positions: 0
  • Fastest laps: 0
  • Constructor standings: 5th
  • Points scored: 28

For a full overview of their statistics, check out Tyrrell's lifetime stats.

Tyrrell 1979 driver comparison

In comparing the performances of Didier Pironi, Derek Daly, Geoff Lees and Jean-Pierre Jarier, Tyrrell benefited from strong contributions across the board:

  • Didier Pironi - Race Wins: 0
  • Didier Pironi - Podium Finishes: 2
  • Derek Daly - Race Wins: 0
  • Derek Daly - Podium Finishes: 0
  • Geoff Lees - Race Wins: 0
  • Geoff Lees - Podium Finishes: 0
  • Jean-Pierre Jarier - Race Wins: 0
  • Jean-Pierre Jarier - Podium Finishes: 2

The drivers played a significant role in securing podium finishes and contributing to the team's points tally.

Tyrrell Racing in previous seasons

Tyrrell has been making its mark in Formula 1. You can explore more about the team's legacy and performance in past seasons below:

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