| Race details | ||
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| Race 15 of 16 in the 1979 Formula One season | ||
| Date | September 30, 1979 | |
| Location | Circuit Île Notre-Dame, Montreal | |
| Course | Semi-permanent racing facility 4.5 km (2.796 mi) |
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| Distance | 72 laps, 324 km (200.592 mi) | |
| Weather | Dry | |
| Pole position | ||
| Driver | Alan Jones | Williams-Ford |
| Time | 1:29.892 | |
| Fastest lap | ||
| Driver | Alan Jones | Williams-Ford |
| Time | 1:31.272 on lap 65 | |
| Podium | ||
| First | Alan Jones | Williams-Ford |
| Second | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari |
| Third | Clay Regazzoni | Williams-Ford |
The 1979 Canadian Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on 30 September 1979 at Montreal.
During practice Niki Lauda announced his retirement from Formula One. Ricardo Zunino replaced him for the race. The organizers would not let the Alfa Romeo team compete unless they pre-qualified. They refused to do so but a compromise was reached where one of their drivers would be allowed to take part in practice. The other, Bruno Giacomelli, was not allowed to enter the race. The race turned into a close duel between Alan Jones and Gilles Villeneuve that continued the entire race.
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FIA Formula One World Championship 1979 season |
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Canadian Grand Prix | Next race: 1980 Canadian Grand Prix |
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