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Round 2 · 1978

Brazilian Grand Prix

Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet

Photo by Raphael Nogueira on Unsplash

Carlos Reutemann won the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Emerson Fittipaldi and Niki Lauda completing the podium. 13 drivers retired from the race.

Weekend Schedule

Race
Jan 29, 12:00 AM

Race Result

1
C. ReutemannFerrari
1:49:59.860+9
2
E. FittipaldiFittipaldi
++49.130+6
3
N. LaudaBrabham
++57.020+4
4
M. AndrettiTeam Lotus
++1:33.120+3
5
C. RegazzoniShadow
+1 Lap+2
6
D. PironiTyrrell
+1 Lap+1
7
J. MassATS
+1 Lap
8
J. WatsonBrabham
+2 Laps
9
J. LaffiteLigier
+2 Laps
10
R. PatreseArrows
+4 Laps
11
A. JonesWilliams
+5 Laps

Pole Position

R. Peterson

Team Lotus

DNF / Retirements

H. RebaquePhysical
G. VilleneuveSpun off
P. TambaySpun off
J. HuntSpun off
H. StuckFuel system
J. ScheckterAccident
R. PetersonCollision
D. OngaisBrakes
B. LungerOverheating
P. DepaillerAccident
R. KeeganAccident
L. LeoniTransmission
J. JarierWithdrew

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