1979 Virtual F1 - Watkins Glen race up

[pi314159]

1. Tom Pryce (McLaren-BMW) 75 Laps
2. James Hunt (McLaren-BMW) +1.942
3. Jacques Laffite (Arrows-Cosworth) +17.631
4. Ronnie Peterson (Williams-Matra) +39.744
5. John Watson (Arrows-Cosworth) +44.924
6. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari) +1:02.654
7. Mario Andretti (Penske-Cosworth) +1 Lap
8. Alain Prost (Renault) +1 Lap
9. Chris Amon (Surtees-Cosworth) +1 Lap
10. Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske-Cosworth) +1 Lap
11. Rick Mears (Lotus-Renault) +2 Laps
12. Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell-Cosworth) +4 Laps / Clutch
DNF:
Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees-Cosworth) +8 Laps / Transmission
Niki Lauda (Lotus-Renault) +13 Laps / Transmission
Carlos Reutemann (Ensign-Ferrari) +15 Laps / Engine
Jody Scheckter (Brabham-Renault) +22 Laps / Accident
Carlos Pace (Williams-Matra) +30 Laps / Gearbox
Tom Sneva (Ensign-Cosworth) +35 Laps / Transmission
Elio de Angelis (Ligier-Ferrari) +36 Laps / Electrics
Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo) +36 Laps / Electrics
Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo) +38 Laps / Suspension
Rene Arnoux (Renault) +38 Laps / Transmission
Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari) +43 Laps / Suspension
Patrick Tambay (Shadow-BMW) +43 Laps / Clutch
Keke Rosberg (Brabham-Renault) +50 Laps / Suspension
Stefan Johansson (Shadow-BMW) +53 Laps / Accident
Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell-Cosworth) +61 Laps / Engine
Clay Regazzoni (Ligier-Ferrari) +68 Laps / Accident

Fastest Lap: Tom Pryce (McLaren-BMW)

[Wallio]

Another incredible 1-2! The championships are all but ours!

[UncreativeUsername37]

Another finish for us. All we need for the important attrition-filled races.

[FantometteBR]

400k at topspeed for next race

[TomWazzleshaw]

After some discussions with Ferrari management, Ligier are willing to give Wolf 42k (34k from Ligier, and 8k from Ferrari), which would be enough for Wolf to survive into 1980. In exchange, with de Angelis going to Ferrari for 1980, we request Pironi's services as the second Ligier driver for 1980 in his place.

[pycku]

Arrows will spend 1.2 mln on ground effect, 300k on top speed and 900k on reliability.

[Hermann95]

Williams won't spend any money on upgrades for the rest of the season, as we have a very save 5th place and we'll need the money for the next season.

[roblo97]

After some discussions with Ferrari management, Ligier are willing to give Wolf 42k (34k from Ligier, and 8k from Ferrari), which would be enough for Wolf to survive into 1980. In exchange, with de Angelis going to Ferrari for 1980, we request Pironi's services as the second Ligier driver for 1980 in his place.

Wolf thank Ferrari and Liger for there kind gesture and are willing to give Pironi to Ligier as well.

[Wallio]

BMW are pleased to annouce that our final "King-Tiger Spec" upgrade is finished, and will be immediately sent to Mclaren, Shadow, and Boro. Since Herr Kaushen was not too fond of our engine, or our generosity, he will not be recieving it.

In other news BMW would also like to announce it will not be selling engines to Wily Kaushen Racing in 1980, or ever agin for that matter. Heil, to ze Championship!

[Nessafox]

BMW are pleased to annouce that our final "King-Tiger Spec" upgrade is finished, and will be immediately sent to Mclaren, Shadow, and Boro. Since Herr Kaushen was not too fond of our engine, or our generosity, he will not be recieving it.

In other news BMW would also like to announce it will not be selling engines to Wily Kaushen Racing in 1980, or ever agin for that matter. Heil, to ze Championship!

Still haven't got over the fact that i was joking about my own budget? You Bavarians are hopeless! Heil Westphalia! (Kauhsen is actually from Rheinland, but it's the same Bundesland)

[AustralianStig]

Could I please be added to the waiting list? Thanks!

[Ferrarist]

Penske will spend 2.4 million on ground effects.

[pasta_maldonado]

Brabham will invest 300.000 in reliability.

[pi314159]

Ground effect upgrades:

Ligier:
Part 1 (300k) 66, success
Part 2 (300k) 52, success

ATS:
Part 1 (300k) 60, success
Part 2 (200k) 21, failure

Arrows:
Part 1 (300k) 17, failure
Part 2 (300k) 62, success
Part 3 (300k) 97, success
Part 4 (300k) 52, success

Penske:
Part 1 (300k) 3, failure
Part 2 (300k) 4, failure
Part 3 (300k) 45, success
Part 4 (300k) 43, success
Part 5 (300k) 26, failure
Part 6 (300k) 77, success
Part 7 (300k) 16, failure
Part 8 (300k) 21, failure

[pi314159]

1979 Italian Grand Prix - Pre-Qualifying:
1. Danny Ongais (March 791) 1:38.453
2. Jacky Ickx (March 791) +0.765
3. Didier Pironi (Wolf WR7) +1.367
4. Jochen Mass (Kauhsen WK) +1.673
5. Piercarlo Ghinzani (Boro 003) +1.905
6. Teo Fabi (Boro 003) +1.927

7. Kazuyoshi Hoshino (Kauhsen WK) +2.074
8. Derek Warwick (Wolf WR7) +2.112
9. Marc Surer (ATS D2) +2.397
10. Gianfranco Brancatelli (Merzario A2) +4.102
11. Gimax (Merzario A2) +4.207

1979 Italian Grand Prix - Qualifying:
1. Carlos Pace (Williams FW07) 1:34.866
2. Jacques Laffite (Arrows A2) +0.221
3. Tom Pryce (McLaren M28) +0.239
4. John Watson (Arrows A2) +0.307
5. Elio de Angelis (Ligier JS11) +0.387
6. Ronnie Peterson (Williams FW07) +0.436
7. James Hunt (McLaren M28) +0.531
8. Clay Regazzoni (Ligier JS11) +0.580
9. Keke Rosberg (Brabham BT48) +0.880
10. Jody Scheckter (Brabham BT48) +0.915
11. Stefan Johansson (Shadow DN9B) +1.524
12. Chris Amon (Surtees TS20B) +1.538
13. Mario Andretti (Penske PC6B) +1.604
14. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) +1.649
15. Patrick Tambay (Shadow DN9B) +1.695
16. Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske PC6B) +1.715
17. Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees TS20B) +1.920
18. Tom Sneva (Ensign N179) +1.973
19. Alain Prost (Renault RS10) +2.072
20. Carlos Reutemann (Ensign N179) +2.154
21. Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari 312T4) +2.291
22. Rene Arnoux (Renault RS10) +2.336
23. Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell 009) +2.538
24. Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell 009) +2.625
25. Rick Mears (Lotus 80) +2.810
26. Niki Lauda (Lotus 80) +3.099
27. Jean-Pierre Jarier (Rebaque HR100) +3.147
28. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +3.195
29. Hector Rebaque (Rebaque HR100) +3.394
30. Danny Ongais (March 791) +3.415

31. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) +3.417
32. Jacky Ickx (March 791) +3.711
33. Piercarlo Ghinzani (Boro 003) +5.373
34. Didier Pironi (Wolf WR7) +5.554
35. Jochen Mass (Kauhsen WK) +5.621
36. Teo Fabi (Boro 003) +5.795

[UncreativeUsername37]

Twelfth! Come on, point!

[pi314159]

1979 Italian GP - Race results:

1. Elio de Angelis (Ligier JS11) 52 Laps
2. Clay Regazzoni (Ligier JS11) +0.199
3. James Hunt (McLaren M28) +23.807
4. Jody Scheckter (Brabham BT48) +28.638
5. Carlos Pace (Williams FW07) +30.829
6. Jacques Laffite (Arrows A2) +31.228
7. Keke Rosberg (Brabham BT48) +58.770
8. Stefan Johansson (Shadow DN9B) +1:01.808
9. Rick Mears (Lotus 80) +1:13.960
10. Chris Amon (Surtees TS20B) +1:18.841
11. Ronnie Peterson (Williams FW07) +1 Lap / Accident
12. Carlos Reutemann (Ensign N179) +1 Lap
13. Rene Arnoux (Renault RS10) +1 Lap
14. Hector Rebaque (Rebaque HR100) +1 Lap
15. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +1 Lap
16. Jean-Pierre Jarier (Rebaque HR100) +1 Lap
17. Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees TS20B) +2 Laps / Transmission
18. Tom Sneva (Ensign N179) +3 Laps / Brakes
DNF Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske PC6B) +7 Laps / Gearbox
DNF John Watson (Arrows A2) +9 Laps / Electrics
DNF Danny Ongais (March 791) +9 Laps / Gearbox
DNF Mario Andretti (Penske PC6B) +12 Laps / Accident
DNF Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell 009) +17 Laps / Transmission
DNF Patrick Tambay (Shadow DN9B) +21 Laps / Gearbox
DNF Tom Pryce (McLaren M28) +25 Laps / Brakes
DNF Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell 009) +28 Laps / Water Leak
DNF Niki Lauda (Lotus 80) +29 Laps / Brakes
DNF Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari 312T4) 36 Laps / Transmission
DNF Alain Prost (Renault RS10) 46 Laps / Accident
DNF Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) +52 Laps / Electrics

Fastest Lap: Clay Regazzoni (Ligier)

[Wallio]

Ah crap.

[Hermann95]

Can you tell me on which position Peterson was when he had his accident?

[takagi_for_the_win]

Nice to see a Ferrari 1-2 at Monza

[TomWazzleshaw]

Nice to see a Ferrari 1-2 at Monza

You're welcome, oh omnipresent paymaster

[FantometteBR]

we are going to pick 400k at ground effect as a last dash to improve

[pi314159]

Can you tell me on which position Peterson was when he had his accident?

7th, I think.

[pi314159]

1979 Canadian GP - Pre-Qualifying

1. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) 1:32.259
2. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +0.999
3. Jacky Ickx (March 791) +1.233
4. Danny Ongais (March 791) +1.500
5. Didier Pironi (Wolf WR7) +2.981
6. Piercarlo Ghinzani (Boro 003) +3.160
DNPQ:
7. Derek Warwick (Wolf WR7) +3.232
8. Kazuyoshi Hoshino (Kauhsen WK) +3.371
9. Jochen Mass (Kauhsen WK) +3.912
10. Eddie Jordan (Boro 003) +4.015
11. Marc Surer (ATS D2) +4.176
12. Brian Henton (Merzario A2) +5.435
13. Brett Lunger (Merzario A2) +5.895

1979 Canadian GP - Qualifying:
1. Elio de Angelis (Ligier JS11) 1:28.680
2. James Hunt (McLaren M28) +0.514
3. Tom Pryce (McLaren M28) +0.869
4. Clay Regazzoni (Ligier JS11) +1.116
5. Keke Rosberg (Brabham BT48) +1.384
6. John Watson (Arrows A2) +1.438
7. Ronnie Peterson (Williams FW07) +1.447
8. Jacques Laffite (Arrows A2) +1.559
9. Carlos Pace (Williams FW07) +1.621
10. Jody Scheckter (Brabham BT48) +1.956
11. Mario Andretti (Penske PC6B) +1.998
12. Stefan Johansson (Shadow DN9B) +2.196
13. Patrick Tambay (Shadow DN9B) +2.332
14. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) +2.443
15. Alain Prost (Renault RS10) +2.562
16. Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari 312T4) +2.736
17. Chris Amon (Surtees TS20B) +2.769
18. Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske PC6B) +2.861
19. Carlos Reutemann (Ensign N179) +3.116
20. Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell 009) +3.395
21. Rick Mears (Lotus 80) +3.498
22. Tom Sneva (Ensign N179) +3.514
23. Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees TS20B) +3.552
24. Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell 009) +3.690
25. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) +3.696
26. Niki Lauda (Lotus 80) +3.810
27. Rene Arnoux (Renault RS10) +3.842
28. Danny Ongais (March 791) +4.125
DNQ:
29. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +4.383
30. Jacky Ickx (March 791) +4.668
31. Hector Rebaque (Rebaque HR100) +4.791
32. Eddie Cheever (Rebaque HR100) +4.943
33. Piercarlo Ghinzani (Boro 003) +6.451
34. Didier Pironi (Wolf WR7) +6.562

[tristan1117]

I think I'm going to try to make a comeback to this classic F1 Rejects Series. Can get on the waiting list please?

[pi314159]

I think I'm going to try to make a comeback to this classic F1 Rejects Series. Can get on the waiting list please?

Of course you can. You can see the full waiting list here.

[pi314159]

Race Results:
1. Jacques Laffite (Arrows A2) 75 Laps
2. Keke Rosberg (Brabham BT48) +17.979
3. Ronnie Peterson (Williams FW07) +30.082
4. Clay Regazzoni (Ligier JS11) +32.373
5. Jody Scheckter (Brabham BT48) +38.250
6. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) +1 Lap
7. Chris Amon (Surtees TS20B) +1 Lap
8. Patrick Tambay (Shadow DN9B) +1 Lap
9. Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell 009) +1 Lap
10. Carlos Reutemann (Ensign N179) +1 Lap
11. Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell 009) +1 Lap
12. Rene Arnoux (Renault RS10) +1 Lap
13. Danny Ongais (March 791) +3 Laps
14. Mario Andretti (Penske PC6B) +11 Laps / Gearbox
15. Carlos Pace (Williams FW07) +16 Laps / Engine
16. Rick Mears (Lotus 80) +21 Laps / Suspension
17. Stefan Johansson (Shadow DN9B) +22 Laps / Engine
18. Alain Prost (Renault RS10) +23 Laps / Suspension
19. Tom Pryce (McLaren M28) +24 Laps / Accident
20. Niki Lauda (Lotus 80) +24 Laps / Suspension
21. James Hunt (McLaren M28) +29 Laps / Brakes
22. Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske PC6B) +29 Laps / Engine
23. Elio de Angelis (Ligier JS11) +38 Laps / Accident
24. Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari 312T4) +42 Laps / Engine
25. John Watson (Arrows A2) +45 Laps / Electrics
26. Tom Sneva (Ensign N179) +53 Laps / Electrics
27. Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees TS20B) +60 Laps / Clutch
28. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) +63 Laps / Engine

Fastest Lap: Ronnie Peterson (Williams)

[Hermann95]

Very well done, Ronnie. 3rd place and fastest lap is a great result for us!

[UncreativeUsername37]

Seventh. So close, but still, another good result for us.

[pi314159]

Sorry for the short time between the Canadian and US East GP, but I wanted to avoid potential clashes with the upcoming F1RWRS weekend.

1979 United States East Grand Prix - Pre-Qualifying

1. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) 1:38.150
2. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) +0.058
3. Jacky Ickx (March 791) +0.480
4. Danny Ongais (March 791) +0.684
5. Didier Pironi (Wolf WR7) +2.440
6. Derek Warwick (Wolf WR7) +2.656
DNPQ:
7. Jochen Mass (Kauhsen WK) +3.034
8. Rad Dougall (Boro 003) +3.189
9. Marc Surer (ATS D2) +3.633
10. Osvaldo Lopez (Boro 003) +3.732
11. Kazuyoshi Hoshino (Kauhsen WK) +3.762
12. Brett Lunger (Merzario A2) +5.489
13. Mike Thackwell (Merzario A2) +5.598

1979 United States East Grand Prix - Pre-Qualifying
1. Tom Pryce (McLaren M28) 1:34.643
2. James Hunt (McLaren M28) +0.040
3. John Watson (Arrows A2) +0.162
4. Jacques Laffite (Arrows A2) +0.286
5. Clay Regazzoni (Ligier JS11) +0.459
6. Elio de Angelis (Ligier JS11) +0.621
7. Keke Rosberg (Brabham BT48) +0.788
8. Ronnie Peterson (Williams FW07) +0.894
9. Jody Scheckter (Brabham BT48) +0:1.003
10. Carlos Pace (Williams FW07) +1.373
11. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) +1.672
12. Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari 312T4) +1.683
13. Mario Andretti (Penske PC6B) +1.711
14. Stefan Johansson (Shadow DN9B) +1.828
15. Patrick Tambay (Shadow DN9B) +1.846
16. Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske PC6B) +2.107
17. Carlos Reutemann (Ensign N179) +2.326
18. Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell 009) +2.374
19. Alain Prost (Renault RS10) +2.756
20. Chris Amon (Surtees TS20B) +2.787
21. Tom Sneva (Ensign N179) +2.801
22. Niki Lauda (Lotus 80) +2.880
23. Rick Mears (Lotus 80) +2.884
24. Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell 009) +2.930
25. Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees TS20B) +3.081
26. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) +3.836
27. Danny Ongais (March 791) +3.872
28. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +3.963
DNQ:
29. Rene Arnoux (Renault RS10) +4.106
30. Jacky Ickx (March 791) +4.288
31. Eddie Cheever (Rebaque HR100) +4.746
32. Jean-Pierre Jabouille (Rebaque HR100) +4.832
33. Didier Pironi (Wolf WR7) +5.047
34. Derek Warwick (Wolf WR7) +7.075

[pycku]

Finally a good qualification for us. With some luck we can get some good points, so we can be closer to Brabham and Ligier for the final round.

[pi314159]

1979 United Grand Prix East Grand Prix - Race:
1. Tom Pryce (McLaren M28) 59 Laps
2. John Watson (Arrows A2) +21.167
3. Clay Regazzoni (Ligier JS11) +55.283
4. Elio de Angelis (Ligier JS11) +59.915
5. Keke Rosberg (Brabham BT48) +1:22.377
6. Carlos Pace (Williams FW07) +1 Lap
7. Stefan Johansson (Shadow DN9B) +1 Lap
8. Mario Andretti (Penske PC6B) +1 Lap
9. Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell 009) +1 Lap
10. Alain Prost (Renault RS10) +2 Laps
11. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +2 Laps
12. Danny Ongais (March 791) +3 Laps
13. Carlos Reutemann (Ensign N179) +8 Laps / Suspension
14. Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell 009) +14 Laps / Brakes
15. James Hunt (McLaren M28) +19 Laps / Accident
16. Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari 312T4) +31 Laps / Accident
17. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) +32 Laps / Water Leak
18. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) +35 Laps / Transmission
19. Jody Scheckter (Brabham BT48) +37 Laps / Brabham
20. Patrick Tambay (Shadow DN9B) +37 Laps / Engine
21. Niki Lauda (Lotus 80) +37 Laps / Transmission
22. Tom Sneva (Ensign N179) +38 Laps / Engine
23. Chris Amon (Surtees TS20B) +43 Laps / Engine
24. Jacques Laffite (Arrows A2) +47 Laps / Engine
25. Rick Mears (Lotus 80) +47 Laps / Electrics
26. Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees TS20B) +47 Laps / Accident
27. Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske PC6B) +48 Laps / Engine
28. Ronnie Peterson (Williams FW07) +58 Laps / Accident

Fastest Lap: Tom Pryce (McLaren)

[pi314159]

A first calendar draft for 1980:

1. Argentine GP (Buenos Aires)
2. Brazilian GP (Interlagos)
3. United States West GP (Long Beach)
4. South African GP (Kyalami)
5. Belgian GP (Spa-Francorchamps or Zolder)
6. Moncao GP (Monaco)
7. French GP (Circuit Paul Ricard)
8. British GP (Brands Hatch)
9. Swedish GP (Mantorp Park)
10. German GP (Hockenheim)
11. Austrian GP (Österreichring)
12. Swiss GP (Dijon-Prenois)
13. Dutch GP (Zandvoort)
14. Italian GP (Monza)
15. Canadian GP (Montreal)
16. United States East GP (Watkins Glen)
17. Japanese GP (Suzuka)

Also, two rule changes for 1980:

1) Reintroduction of entry fees:
An entry fee of 10 000 credits per car and race will be introduced.

2) Change of budget cap rule:
Instead of 2.4 million per quarter, the budget cap is increased by 600 000 credits after each race, starting at 2.4 million for the off-season.

[pi314159]

1979 Japanese GP - Pre-qualifying:

1. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) 1:44.719
2. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +0.383
3. Jacky Ickx (March 791) +1.279
4. Danny Ongais (March 791) +1.395
5. Didier Pironi (Wolf WR7) +2.620
6. Derek Warwick (Wolf WR7) +3.503
7. Jochen Mass (Kauhsen WK) +3.788
8. Hiroshi Fushida (Boro 003) +3.801
9. Kazuyoshi Hoshino (Kauhsen WK) +3.911
10. Jose Ramirez (Boro 003) +4.077
11. Marc Surer (ATS D2) +4.481
12. Mike Thackwell (Merzario A2) +6.826
13. Dave Kennedy (Merzario A2) +7.002

1979 Japanese GP - Qualifying:
1. Jacques Laffite (Arrows A2) 1:40.845
2. John Watson (Arrows A2) +0.303
3. James Hunt (McLaren M28) +0.331
4. Tom Pryce (McLaren M28) +0.395
5. Elio de Angelis (Ligier JS11) +0.569
6. Jody Scheckter (Brabham BT48) +0.688
7. Ronnie Peterson (Williams FW07) +1.167
8. Carlos Pace (Williams FW07) +1.331
9. Clay Regazzoni (Ligier JS11) +1.341
10. Keke Rosberg (Brabham BT48) +1.592
11. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) +1.794
12. Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari 312T4) +2.015
13. Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske PC6B) +2.103
14. Stefan Johansson (Shadow DN9B) +2.221
15. Mario Andretti (Penske PC6B) +2.455
16. Patrick Tambay (Shadow DN9B) +2.744
17. Niki Lauda (Lotus 80) +2.877
18. Tom Sneva (Ensign N179) +2.882
19. Carlos Reutemann (Ensign N179) +3.114
20. Rick Mears (Lotus 80) +3.122
21. Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell 009) +3.343
22. Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees TS20B) +3.579
23. Chris Amon (Surtees TS20B) +3.604
24. Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell 009) +3.680
25. Alain Prost (Renault RS10) +3.903
26. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +3.963
27. Rene Arnoux (Renault RS10) +4.234
28. Jean-Pierre Jarier (Rebaque HR100) +5.082
29. Alan Jones (Alfa Romeo 179) +5.142
30. Jacky Ickx (March 791) +5.344
31. Danny Ongais (March 791) +5.473
32. Hector Rebaque (Rebaque HR100) +5.586
33. Derek Warwick (Wolf WR7) +6.854
34. Didier Pironi (Wolf WR7) +7.146

[Nessafox]

Oh yeah, we beat Boro!

[pycku]

I dont know why, but Japan seems to be our most suitable track. We gained our just second pole position and we hope that we can make a good race to put us in top 3 in CC.

[pi314159]

1979 Japanese GP - Race:

1. Tom Pryce (McLaren M28) 54 Laps
2. Elio de Angelis (Ligier JS11) +25.201
3. John Watson (Arrows A2) +33.369
4. Ronnie Peterson (Williams FW07) +1:06.688
5. Mario Andretti (Penske PC6B) +1 Lap
6. Stefan Johansson (Shadow DN9B) +1 Lap
7. Patrick Tambay (Shadow DN9B) +1 Lap
8. Carlos Reutemann (Ensign N179) +1 Lap
9. Niki Lauda (Lotus 80) +1 Lap
10. Chris Amon (Surtees TS20B) +1 Lap
11. Nelson Piquet (Tyrrell 009) +1 Lap
12. Rick Mears (Lotus 80) +1 Lap
13. Rene Arnoux (Renault RS10) +2 Laps
14. Nigel Mansell (Alfa Romeo 179) +2 Laps
15. Riccardo Patrese (Ferrari 312T4) +4 Laps / Accident
DNF Bruno Giacomelli (Surtees TS20B) +17 Laps / Suspension
DNF Emerson Fittipaldi (Penske PC6B) +18 Laps / Suspension
DNF Keke Rosberg (Brabham BT48) +19 Laps / Engine
DNF Jody Scheckter (Brabham BT48) +22 Laps / Engine
DNF Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) +22 Laps / Engine
DNF Carlos Pace (Williams FW07) +24 Laps / Engine
DNF Jean-Pierre Jarier (Rebaque HR100) +30 Laps / Accident
DNF Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell 009) +31 Laps / Engine
DNF Jacques Laffite (Arrows A2) +34 Laps / Electrics
DNF James Hunt (McLaren M28) +39 Laps / Suspension
DNF Clay Regazzoni (Ligier JS11) +41 Laps / Accident
DNF Tom Sneva (Ensign N179) +41 Laps / Transmission
DNF Alain Prost (Renault RS10) +47 Laps / Accident

Fastest Lap: Tom Pryce (McLaren M28)

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Now, it's time for prize money:

1. McLaren 5 500 000
2. Ligier 5 000 000
3. Brabham 4 500 000
4. Arrows 4 250 000
5. Williams 4 000 000
6. Shadow 3 750 000
7. Lotus 3 500 000
8. Ferrari 3 250 000
9. Penske 3 000 000
10. Tyrrell 2 750 000
11. Ensign 2 500 000
12. Renault 2 250 000
13. Surtees 2 000 000
14. Rebaque 1 750 000
15. Alfa Romeo 1 500 000
16. March 1 250 000
17. Wolf 1 000 000
18. Kauhsen 750 000
19. Boro 500 000
20. ATS 250 000
21. Merzario 0

All teams are able to continue into 1980, except Merzario, as it was agreed that they leave at the end of the year.