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McLaren Racing 1979 statistics and results

Driver Points Races Wins Podiums
John Watson 15 15 0 1
Patrick Tambay 0 15 0 0

1979 statistics

7th
Position
0/15
Wins
0/15
Pole positions
1
Podiums
0
Wins
0
Pole positions
1
Podiums
6.67%
Podium percentage
1
Longest podium streak
3rd/13th
High/low result
7.47
Average result
6th/25th
High/low qualifying result
16.03
Average qualifying result
13
DNF
0
DNS
0
Fastest laps
1217
Race laps
15
Points
7th
Position
3rd/7th
High/low position
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1979 standings progression

1979 results

Race Result Grid Qualifying Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix
Jan 21, 1979
3rd Watson
DNF Tambay
 6th - WAT
9th - TAM
 6th - WAT
9th - TAM
 4
2 Brazilian Grand Prix
Feb 4, 1979
8th Watson
DNF Tambay
 14th - WAT
18th - TAM
 14th - WAT
18th - TAM
 0
3 South African Grand Prix
Mar 3, 1979
10th Tambay
DNF Watson
 17th - TAM
14th - WAT
 14th - WAT
17th - TAM
 0
4 United States Grand Prix West
Apr 8, 1979
DNF Watson
DNF Tambay
 18th - WAT
19th - TAM
 18th - WAT
19th - TAM
 0
5 Spanish Grand Prix
Apr 29, 1979
13th Tambay
DNF Watson
 20th - TAM
18th - WAT
 18th - WAT
20th - TAM
 0
6 Belgian Grand Prix
May 13, 1979
6th Watson
DNQ Tambay
 19th - WAT
- TAM
 19th - WAT
25th - TAM
 1
7 Monaco Grand Prix
May 27, 1979
4th Watson
DNQ Tambay
 14th - WAT
- TAM
 14th - WAT
22nd - TAM
 3
8 French Grand Prix
Jul 1, 1979
10th Tambay
11th Watson
 20th - TAM
15th - WAT
 15th - WAT
20th - TAM
 0
9 British Grand Prix
Jul 14, 1979
4th Watson
7th Tambay
 7th - WAT
18th - TAM
 7th - WAT
18th - TAM
 3
10 German Grand Prix
Jul 29, 1979
5th Watson
DNF Tambay
 12th - WAT
15th - TAM
 12th - WAT
15th - TAM
 2
11 Austrian Grand Prix
Aug 12, 1979
9th Watson
10th Tambay
 16th - WAT
14th - TAM
 14th - TAM
16th - WAT
 0
12 Dutch Grand Prix
Aug 26, 1979
DNF Watson
DNF Tambay
 12th - WAT
14th - TAM
 12th - WAT
14th - TAM
 0
13 Italian Grand Prix
Sep 9, 1979
DNF Watson
DNF Tambay
 19th - WAT
14th - TAM
 14th - TAM
19th - WAT
 0
14 Canadian Grand Prix
Sep 30, 1979
6th Watson
DNF Tambay
 17th - WAT
20th - TAM
 17th - WAT
20th - TAM
 1
15 United States Grand Prix
Oct 7, 1979
6th Watson
DNF Tambay
 13th - WAT
22nd - TAM
 13th - WAT
22nd - TAM
 1

McLaren Racing - 1979 season overview

McLaren competed in the 1979 Formula 1 season, participating in 15 Grands Prix with John Watson and Patrick Tambay 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 McLaren's 1979 season include:

  • Race wins: 0
  • Podium finishes: 1
  • Pole positions: 0
  • Fastest laps: 0
  • Constructor standings: 7th
  • Points scored: 15

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

McLaren 1979 driver comparison

In comparing the performances of John Watson and Patrick Tambay, McLaren benefited from strong contributions across the board:

  • John Watson - Race Wins: 0
  • John Watson - Podium Finishes: 1
  • Patrick Tambay - Race Wins: 0
  • Patrick Tambay - Podium Finishes: 0

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

McLaren Racing in previous seasons

McLaren 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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