Formula 1 — 1978
1978 World Championship
16 Grands Prix
Drivers' Champion
Mario Andretti
American
1968 — 1982
1title
12wins
WDC
Constructors' Champion
Team Lotus
British
1958 — 1994
4titles
45wins
WCC
Season Commentary · 1978
Race Calendar
| Rnd | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Argentine GP Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 15 Jan 1978 | AndrettiTeam Lotus |
| 02 | Brazilian GP Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | 29 Jan 1978 | ReutemannFerrari |
| 03 | South African GP Kyalami | Kyalami | 4 Mar 1978 | PetersonTeam Lotus |
| 04 | United States GP West Long Beach | Long Beach | 2 Apr 1978 | ReutemannFerrari |
| 05 | Monaco GP Circuit de Monaco | Circuit de Monaco | 7 May 1978 | DepaillerTyrrell |
| 06 | Belgian GP Zolder | Zolder | 21 May 1978 | AndrettiTeam Lotus |
| 07 | Spanish GP Jarama | Jarama | 4 Jun 1978 | AndrettiTeam Lotus |
| 08 | Swedish GP Scandinavian Raceway | Scandinavian Raceway | 17 Jun 1978 | LaudaBrabham |
| 09 | French GP Circuit Paul Ricard | Circuit Paul Ricard | 2 Jul 1978 | AndrettiTeam Lotus |
| 10 | British GP Brands Hatch | Brands Hatch | 16 Jul 1978 | ReutemannFerrari |
| 11 | German GP Hockenheimring | Hockenheimring | 30 Jul 1978 | AndrettiTeam Lotus |
| 12 | Austrian GP Red Bull Ring | Red Bull Ring | 13 Aug 1978 | PetersonTeam Lotus |
| 13 | Dutch GP Circuit Park Zandvoort | Circuit Park Zandvoort | 27 Aug 1978 | AndrettiTeam Lotus |
| 14 | Italian GP Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 10 Sept 1978 | LaudaBrabham |
| 15 | United States GP Watkins Glen | Watkins Glen | 1 Oct 1978 | ReutemannFerrari |
| 16 | Canadian GP Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 8 Oct 1978 | VilleneuveFerrari |
| P | Driver | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 6 | ||
| 2 | 51 | 2 | |
| 3 | 48 | 4 | |
| 4 | 44 | 2 | |
| 5 | 34 | 1 | |
| 6 | 25 | 0 | |
| 7 | 24 | 0 | |
| 8 | 19 | 0 | |
| 9 | 17 | 1 | |
| 10 | 17 | 0 | |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| 12 | 11 | 0 | |
| 13 | 8 | 0 | |
| 14 | 8 | 0 | |
| 15 | 7 | 0 | |
| 16 | 4 | 0 | |
| 17 | 3 | 0 | |
| 18 | 2 | 0 | |
| 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| 20 | 1 | 0 |
Data via Jolpica/Ergast · Telemetry not available
The 1978 Formula 1 World Championship stands as a testament to singular dominance and a driver's ultimate triumph. A season of 16 intense races, it began under the scorching sun of the Argentine Grand Prix and concluded dramatically at the Canadian Grand Prix, etching its place in the annals of motorsport history.
The Championship Battle
The Constructor's Triumph
A Season of Sixteen Rounds
The 1978 Formula 1 season, marked by Mario Andretti's 64-point championship victory and Team Lotus's constructor's title, remains a shining example of a perfect synergy between driver and machine. From the season's inaugural race in Argentina to its grand finale in Canada, it was a year where one team and one driver truly defined an era of dominance, forever cementing their legacy in the pantheon of Formula 1 greats.