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Round 1 · 1979
Argentine Grand Prix
Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
Jacques Laffite won the 1979 Argentine Grand Prix at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with Carlos Reutemann and John Watson completing the podium. 15 drivers retired from the race.
Weekend Schedule
Race
Jan 21, 12:00 AM
Race Result
1J. LaffiteLigier
1:36:03.210+92C. ReutemannTeam Lotus
++14.940+63J. WatsonMcLaren
++1:28.810+44P. DepaillerLigier
++1:41.720+35M. AndrettiTeam Lotus
+1 Lap+26E. FittipaldiFittipaldi
+1 Lap+17E. de AngelisShadow
+1 Lap8J. MassArrows
+2 Laps9A. JonesWilliams
+2 Laps10C. RegazzoniWilliams
+2 Laps11D. DalyEnsign
+2 LapsPole Position
J. Laffite
Ligier
DNF / Retirements
G. VilleneuveEngine
H. RebaqueSuspension
J. LammersTransmission
J. HuntElectrical
J. JarierEngine
J. JabouilleEngine
N. LaudaFuel system
R. ArnouxEngine
J. ScheckterCollision
D. PironiCollision
P. TambayCollision
N. PiquetCollision
A. MerzarioCollision
R. PatreseAccident
H. StuckWithdrew