1979 French Grand Prix

1979 French Grand Prix

The 1979 French Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on 1 July 1979 at Dijon.

It marked the first victory of a turbocharged car in Formula One. The race is also remembered for one of the fiercest battles for second place, between Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve and Renault driver René Arnoux, on several occasions during the final laps they touched wheels and switched positions. The fight between the drivers was hard, but also fair and is fondly remembered by F1-fans all over the world. In addition, it is notable that the French race was won by a French driver (Jabouille), driving a French car (Renault), on French tyres (Michelin), powered on French fuel (Elf) and powered by a French engine (Renault).

Classification

Notes

* Pole position: Jean-Pierre Jabouille - 1:07.19
* Fastest L
René Arnoux - 1:09.16
* Lap Leaders: Gilles Villeneuve 46 laps (1-46); Jean-Pierre Jabouille 34 laps (47-80).
* First win for Renault in Formula One.
* First win for turbocharged car in Formula One, marked by the Renault RS10.

F1 race report
Name_of_race = French Grand Prix
Year_of_race = 1979
Previous_race_in_season = 1979 Monaco Grand Prix
Next_race_in_season = 1979 British Grand Prix
Previous_year's_race = 1978 French Grand Prix
Next_year's_race = 1980 French Grand Prix


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