1979 British Formula One season
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The 1979 British Formula One season was the 2nd British Formula One Series season. It commenced on April 1, 1979 and ended on October 7 after fifteen races.
[edit] Results and standings
[edit] Races
Round | Name | Circuit | Date | Winning driver | Winning car |
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1 | Belgian Cup | Zolder | April 1 | Dave Kennedy | Wolf WR1 |
2 | International Gold Cup | Oulton Park | April 13 | Dave Kennedy | Wolf WR1 |
3 | Race of Champions | Brands Hatch | April 15 | Guy Edwards | Fittipaldi F5A |
4 | Sun Trophy | Mallory Park | May 7 | Rupert Keegan | Arrows A1 |
5 | Anglia TV Trophy | Snetterton | May 20 | Rupert Keegan | Arrows A1 |
6 | Rivet Supply Trophy | Thruxton | May 28 | Emilio de Villota | Lotus 78 |
7 | International Whitsuntide Race | Zandvoort | June 4 | Emilio de Villota | Lotus 78 |
8 | Donington Formula 1 Trophy | Donington Park | June 24 | Rupert Keegan | Arrows A1 |
9 | Daily Express Formula 1 Trophy | Oulton Park | June 30 | Emilio de Villota | Lotus 78 |
10 | Nogaro Grand Prix | Nogaro | July 8 | Emilio de Villota | Lotus 78 |
11 | ATV Trophy | Mallory Park | July 29 | Dave Kennedy | Wolf WR1 |
12 | Fuji Tapes Trophy | Brands Hatch | August 27 | Ricardo Zuniño | Arrows A1 |
13 | Radio Victory Trophy | Thruxton | September 9 | Rupert Keegan | Arrows A1 |
14 | Budweiser Trophy | Snetterton | September 23 | Rupert Keegan | Arrows A1 |
15 | Bradford & Bingley Trophy | Silverstone | October 7 | Gordon Smiley | Surtees TS20 |
[edit] Drivers
A score in bold text denotes the driver scoring the fastest lap of the race. A score in red type denotes the driver taking pole position.
Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Pole Position | Fastest Lap |
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Points | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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