R1 · Brazilian Grand Prix
| POS | Driver | Time | Laps | PTS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1:39:32.583 Fastest Lap | 61 | 9 | |
| 21 | +34.827 | 61 | 6 | |
| 32 | +59.759 | 61 | 4 | |
| 4 | +1:28.429 | 61 | 3 | |
| 512 | +1 lap | 60 | 2 | |
| 610 | +2 laps | 59 | 1 | |
| 711 | +2 laps | 59 | ||
| 86 | +3 laps | 58 | ||
| 92 | +3 laps | 58 | ||
| 102 | +5 laps | 56 | ||
| DNF | Exhaust | 37 | ||
| DNF | Fuel system | 35 | ||
| DNF | Engine | 30 | ||
| DNF | Engine | 29 | ||
| DNF | Brakes | 26 | ||
| DNF | Battery | 24 | ||
| DNF | Water leak | 21 | ||
| DNF | Engine | 20 | ||
| DNF | Engine | 19 | ||
| DNF | Clutch | 18 | ||
| DNF | Turbo | 16 | ||
| DNF | Engine | 16 | ||
| DNF | Engine | 6 | ||
| DNF | Injection | 5 | ||
| DNF | Spun off | 0 | 
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| First Grand Prix | 1978 | 
|---|---|
| Number of Laps | 61 | 
| Circuit Length | 5.031 km | 
| Race Distance | 306.891 km | 
| Lap Record | |
| Previous Season Winner |