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GP France64e Grand Prix de France2.7.1978
55 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/3 (JPS-21) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/3 (JPS-21) - 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: 2nd (1:44.4600)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix16.7.1978
55 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/3 (JPS-21) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/3 (JPS-21) - 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: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 2nd (1:17.0600)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of the United States1.10.1978
55 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/3 (JPS-21) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/3 (JPS-21) - 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)
DNS: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (1:38.1140)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
GP CanadaGrand Prix du Canada8.10.1978
5555 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/3 (JPS-21) - John Player Team LotusLotus 79 #79/3 (JPS-21) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)Result: did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 1st (1:38.0150)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/09/2015Photo by courtesy of: William Siegfriedt and Doug Petepiece
GP United States WestLubri Lon Long Beach Grand Prix8.4.1979
1T1T - Lotus 79 Ford #79/3 (JPS-21) - Martini Racing Team LotusLotus 79 #79/3 (JPS-21) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Martini Racing Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: dark green (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/08/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of the United States7.10.1979
11 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/3 (JPS-21) - Martini Racing Team LotusLotus 79 #79/3 (JPS-21) - 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)
DNS: Carlos Reutemann (RA)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 17th (1:40.1440)
Colours: dark green (+gold/blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood