RSC Formula 1 (1970-1982) - GP United States 1979 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: Toyota Grand Prix of the United States

Date: 7/10/1979

Track: Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit (USA), unknown length

Distance: unknown

Attendance: unknown

GP United States 1979

Formula 1 World Championship (round 15)

Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown, Weather: unknown

Entry: 38

Practiced: 30

Started: 24

Classified: 8

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood and Russ Thompson

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 11.3.2005

Last photo update on this page: 28.5.2005


1	Lotus 79 #79/R3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Martini Racing Team Lotus			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: dark green (+gold/blue/red)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/ESSEX
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA) DNS: Carlos Reutemann (RA)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 16 laps Grid: 17^th(1:40.144)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


2	Lotus 79 #79/R4 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Martini Racing Team Lotus			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: dark green (+gold/blue/red)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/ESSEX
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 6 laps Grid: 6^th(1:37.872)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


3	Tyrrell 009 #009/6 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Candy Tyrrell Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+red/white)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Candy
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)		Result: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 10^th(1:38.823)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


4	Tyrrell 009 #009/3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Candy Tyrrell Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+red/white)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Candy
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F) DNS: Didier Pironi (F)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 18 laps Grid: 11^th(1:38.945)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


5	Brabham BT49 #BT49/3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Parmalat Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: Riccardo Zunino (RA)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 25 laps Grid: 9^th(1:38.509)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


6	Brabham BT49 #BT49/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Parmalat Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: Nelson Piquet (BR)		Result: 8^th - did not finish (Drive shaft) - 53 laps Grid: 2^nd(1:36.914)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


7	McLaren M29 #M29/3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Marlboro Team McLaren			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Marlboro
Driven by: John Watson (GB)		Result: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 13^th(1:39.233)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


8	McLaren M29 #M29/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Marlboro Team McLaren			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Marlboro
Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)		Result: did not finish (Engine) - 20 laps Grid: 22^nd(1:40.731)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


9	ATS D3 #D3/01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	ATS Wheels			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: A T S
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)		Result: 5^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th(1:39.329)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


11	Ferrari 312 T4 #040 – Ferrari F12 3000cc N/A
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+white/silver)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip
Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)		Result: did not finish (Puncture) - 48 laps Grid: 16^th(1:39.576)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


12	Ferrari 312 T4 #041 – Ferrari F12 3000cc N/A
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+white/silver)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip
Driven by: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)		Result: winner - 59 laps Grid: 3^rd(1:36.948)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


14	Fittipaldi F6A #F6-1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+blue/red/green)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: COPERSUCAR
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)		Result: 7^th (5 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd(1:40.741)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


15	Renault RS10 #RS14 – Renault V6 1500cc 2xKKK
	Renault - Elf (F)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/white (+black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RENAULT elf
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)		Result: did not finish (Camshaft belt) - 24 laps Grid: 8^th(1:38.218)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


16	Renault RS10 #RS10/03 – Renault V6 1500cc 2xKKK
	Renault - Elf (F)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/white (+black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RENAULT elf
Driven by: René Arnoux (F)		Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th(1:38.195)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


18	Shadow DN9B #DN9-1B – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Interscope Shadow Racing			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: SHADOW
Driven by: Elio de Angelis (I)		Result: 4^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th(1:40.625)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


19	Fittipaldi F6A #F6-2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+blue/red/green)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: COPERSUCAR
Driven by: Alex Ribeiro (BR)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:45.183)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


20	Wolf WR8 #WR8 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+gold/red)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS/MICHELOB
Driven by: Keke Rosberg (SF)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 20 laps Grid: 13^th(1:39.035)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


22	Ensign N179 #MN-09 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team Ensign			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+red/yellow/green/blue)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: RAINBOW JEANS
Driven by: Marc Surer (CH)		Result: did not finish (Engine) - 32 laps Grid: 21^st(1:40.635)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


24	Merzario A4 #A4/01 (Kauhsen) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team Merzario			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: FLOR BATH/RETEX/Marlboro
Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:49.318)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


25	Ligier JS11 #JS11-01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Ligier Gitanes			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: GITANES/elf
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 2 laps Grid: 24^th(1:40.745)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


26	Ligier JS11 #JS11-02 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Ligier Gitanes			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: GITANES/elf
Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 3 laps Grid: 4^th(1:37.066)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


27	Williams FW07 #FW07/04 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Saudia Williams			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+green)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: TAG/FLY saudia
Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)		Result: did not finish (Lost wheel) - 36 laps Grid: 1^st(1:35.615)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


28	Williams FW07 #FW07/01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Saudia Williams			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+green)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: TAG/FLY saudia
Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 29 laps Grid: 5^th(1:37.128)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Russ Thompson


29	Arrows A2 #A2/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: gold		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Warsteiner
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)		Result: did not finish (Rear suspension) - 44 laps Grid: 19^th(1:40.337)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


31	Rebaque HR100 #HR100-001 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Rebaque F1 Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+gold/red)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: CARTA BLANCA/Marlboro
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:43.060)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


33	Tyrrell 009 #009/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Candy Tyrrell Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+red/white)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Candy
Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 52 laps Grid: 15^th(1:39.468)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


35	Alfa Romeo T179 #179-001 – Alfa Romeo Type 1260 V12 3000cc N/A
	Autodelta Spa			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: SCAINI/Alfa Romeo
Driven by: Bruno Giacomelli (I)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 0 laps Grid: 18^th(1:40.277)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


36	Alfa Romeo T179 #179-002 – Alfa Romeo Type 1260 V12 3000cc N/A
	Autodelta Spa			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: SCAINI/Alfa Romeo
Driven by: Vittorio Brambilla (I)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:40.789)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood

Cars not available on a photo:

Shadow DN9B

Arrows A2

Also some T-cars missing

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Photos by: Wayne Ellwood

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