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GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
55 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:20.9000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler
GP France64e Grand Prix de France2.7.1978
66 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 2nd
Grid: 5th (1:44.9800)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix16.7.1978
66 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Fuel system)
Grid: 1st (1:16.8000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner and Barry Boor
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland27.8.1978
66 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd (1:16.9700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler, Harry Maurer and Ben van der Meer
GP Italy49° Gran Premio d' Italia10.9.1978
66 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: practiced only (Accident in warm up)
Grid: T-car
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP BrazilBrazilian GP4.2.1979
22 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - Martini Racing Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Martini Racing Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)Result: 3rd
Grid: 3rd (2:24.1500)
Colours: dark green (+gold/blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Claude Briand Racing Photo
GP South AfricaDie Suid-Afrikaanse Simba Grand Prix of South Africa3.3.1979
22 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)Result: 5th
Grid: 11th (1:12.7500)
Colours: dark green (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Jimmy Kuys and Brian Isherwood
GP United States WestLubri Lon Long Beach Grand Prix8.4.1979
22 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - Martini Racing Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Martini Racing Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 2nd (1:18.8660)
Colours: dark green (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/08/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Lynn Haddock
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium13.5.1979
22 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - Team Martini LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Martini Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)Result: 4th
Grid: 10th (1:22.5600)
Colours: dark green (+gold/blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland26.8.1979
11 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/2 (JPS-20) - Martini Racing Team LotusLotus 79 #79/2 (JPS-20) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Martini Racing Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Rear suspension)
Grid: 17th (1:18.4520)
Colours: dark green (+gold/blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler