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Programme Cover - GP Belgium 1979
Event: Grand Prix of BelgiumDate: 13.5.1979
Track: Zolder (B), 4.262 kmsDistance: 70 lapsAttendance: unknown

GP Belgium
Start time: 15:00; Grid: 2-2-2; Weather: unknown

Entered: 41

Practiced: 28

Started: 24

Classified: 11
Entry List
Entry List - GP Belgium 1979
Photos by courtesy of: H-J Roegler (40), Martin Lee (22) and Marc Reynders (2)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 04/10/2007 Last photo update on this page: 09/09/2021
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11 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/R5 - Team Martini LotusLotus 79 #79/R5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Martini Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Brakes)
Grid: 5th (1:21.830)
Colours: dark green (+gold/blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
1T1T - Lotus 80 Ford #80/R1 - Team Martini LotusLotus 80 #80/R1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Martini Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: dark green (+gold/blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Marc Reynders
22 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/R2 - Team Martini LotusLotus 79 #79/R2 - 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 (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:22.560)
Colours: dark green (+gold/blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
33 - Tyrrell 009 Ford #009/1 - Tyrrell Team - CandyTyrrell 009 #009/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Tyrrell Team - Candy (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: 3rd (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:22.850)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
3T3T - Tyrrell 009 Ford #009/4 - Tyrrell Team - CandyTyrrell 009 #009/4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Tyrrell Team - Candy (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
44 - Tyrrell 009 Ford #009/3 - Tyrrell Team - CandyTyrrell 009 #009/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Tyrrell Team - Candy (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)Result: 11th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:22.680)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Martin Lee
55 - Brabham BT48 Alfa Romeo #BT48/4 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT48 #BT48/4 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)
DNS: Nelson Piquet (BR)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 13th (1:22.870)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Martin Lee
66 - Brabham BT48 Alfa Romeo #BT48/2 - Parmalat RacingBrabham BT48 #BT48/2 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Parmalat Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nelson Piquet (BR)
DNS: Niki Lauda (A)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 3rd (1:21.350)
Colours: red (+black/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
77 - McLaren M28B Ford #M28/2 - Marlboro Team McLarenMcLaren M28 B #M28/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Watson (GB)Result: 6th (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:24.370)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
88 - McLaren M26 Ford #M26/7 - Marlboro Team McLarenMcLaren M26 #M26/7 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 25th (1:25.690)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
99 - ATS D2 Ford #D2/03 - ATS/ATS WheelsATS D2 #D2/03 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
ATS/ATS Wheels (D)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)Result: 8th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:24.620)
Colours: yellow (+brown/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Martin Lee
1111 - Ferrari 312 T4 #040 - Ferrari SefacFerrari 312 T4 #040 - Ferrari F12 2991 cc N/A
Ferrari Sefac (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)Result: winner
Grid: 7th (1:22.090)
Colours: red (+white/silver)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
1212 - Ferrari 312 T4 #039 - Ferrari SefacFerrari 312 T4 #039 - Ferrari F12 2991 cc N/A
Ferrari Sefac (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)Result: 7th - did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 6th (1:22.080)
Colours: red (+white/silver)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
1414 - Fittipaldi F5A Ford #F5A-1 - Fittipaldi AutomotiveFittipaldi F5A #F5A-1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)Result: 9th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:25.180)
Colours: yellow (+blue/red/green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
1515 - Renault RS10 Turbo #RS10 - Renault ElfRenault RS10 #RS10 - Renault V6 1491 cc 2xKKK
Renault Elf (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)Result: did not finish (Turbocharger)
Grid: 17th (1:24.020)
Colours: yellow/white (+black)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
1616 - Renault RS01 Turbo #RS01/3 - Renault ElfRenault RS01 #RS01/3 - Renault Gordini EF1 V6/90° 4v DOHC 1492 cc 1xGarrett
Renault Elf (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: René Arnoux (F)Result: did not finish (Turbocharger)
Grid: 18th (1:24.330)
Colours: yellow/white (+black)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
1717 - Shadow DN9B Ford #DN9-2B - Samson Shadow RacingShadow DN9B #DN9-2B - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Samson Shadow Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jan Lammers (NL)Result: 10th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:24.760)
Colours: dark blue/yellow (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Marc Reynders
1818 - Shadow DN9B Ford #DN9-3B - Interscope Shadow RacingShadow DN9B #DN9-3B - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Interscope Shadow Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Elio de Angelis (I)Result: did not finish (Collision with Giacomelli)
Grid: 24th (1:25.480)
Colours: dark blue (+yellow/orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
2020 - Wolf WR8 Ford #WR8 - Olympus Cameras Wolf RacingWolf WR8 #WR8 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing (CDN)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: James Hunt (GB)Result: did not finish (Spun)
Grid: 9th (1:22.550)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
2424 - Merzario A2 Ford #A2/3 - Team MerzarioMerzario A2 #A2/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Merzario (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 26th (1:25.920)
Colours: yellow/black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
2525 - Ligier JS11 Ford #JS11-03 - Ligier GitanesLigier JS11 #JS11-03 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Ligier Gitanes (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Spun)
Grid: 2nd (1:21.200)
Colours: blue/white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
2626 - Ligier JS11 Ford #JS11-02 - Ligier GitanesLigier JS11 #JS11-02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Ligier Gitanes (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)Result: 2nd (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (1:21.130)
Colours: blue/white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
2727 - Williams FW07 Ford #01 - Saudia WilliamsWilliams FW07 #01 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Saudia Williams (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 4th (1:21.590)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
2828 - Williams FW07 Ford #02 - Saudia WilliamsWilliams FW07 #02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Saudia Williams (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 8th (1:22.400)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
2929 - Arrows A1 Ford #A1/6A - Warsteiner Arrows RacingArrows A1 #A1/6A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Warsteiner Arrows Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)Result: 5th (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:23.920)
Colours: gold/black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
3030 - Arrows A1 Ford #A1/5A - Warsteiner Arrows RacingArrows A1 #A1/5A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Warsteiner Arrows Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)Result: did not finish (Spun)
Grid: 22nd (1:25.080)
Colours: gold/black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
3131 - Lotus 79 Ford #79/R1 - Rebaque F1 TeamLotus 79 #79/R1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Rebaque F1 Team (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 15th (1:23.630)
Colours: brown (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
3535 - Alfa Romeo T177 #T177-001 - Autodelta S.p.A.Alfa Romeo T177 #T177-001 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
Autodelta S.p.A. (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Bruno Giacomelli (I)Result: did not finish (Collision with de Angelis)
Grid: 14th (1:23.150)
Colours: red (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee and H-J Roegler
No photos available:
2TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 79 #79/R4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Martini Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
9TThe car is not available on a photoATS D2 #D2/02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
ATS/ATS Wheels (D)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
11TThe car is not available on a photoFerrari 312 T4 #038 - Ferrari F12 2991 cc N/A
Ferrari Sefac (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Michelin
15TThe car is not available on a photoRenault RS01 #RS01/2 - Renault Gordini EF1 V6/90° 4v DOHC 1492 cc 1xGarrett
Renault Elf (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Michelin
17TThe car is not available on a photoShadow DN9B #DN9-1B - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Samson Shadow Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
20TThe car is not available on a photoWolf WR7 #WR7 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Olympus Cameras Wolf Racing (CDN)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: James Hunt (GB)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
22The car is not available on a photoEnsign N177 #MN-08 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Ensign (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 27th (1:27.830)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22TThe car is not available on a photoEnsign N177 #MN-06 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Ensign (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24TThe car is not available on a photoMerzario A1 B #A1/01 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Merzario (I)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
25TThe car is not available on a photoLigier JS11 #JS11-01 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Ligier Gitanes (F)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
30TThe car is not available on a photoArrows A1 #A1/4A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Warsteiner Arrows Racing (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/R4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Rebaque F1 Team (MEX)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoKauhsen WK1 #WK1/005 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Willi Kauhsen Racing Team (D)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 28th (1:34.480)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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