Pit Lane F1
Renault
René Arnoux finished P8 in the 1979 World Drivers' Championship with 17 points. Across 15 races: 0 wins, 3 podiums and 2 pole positions, with a best finish of P2.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine Grand Prix | Renault | 25 | P19 | Engine | |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Renault | 11 | P18 | Spun off | |
| 3 | South African Grand Prix | Renault | 10 | P15 | Tyre | |
| 4 | United States Grand Prix West | Renault | — | P25 | Withdrew | |
| 5 | Spanish Grand Prix | Renault | 11 |
| P9 |
| +1 Lap |
| 6 | Belgian Grand Prix | Renault | 18 | P18 | Turbo |
| 7 | Monaco Grand Prix | Renault | 19 | P18 | Accident |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Renault | 5 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Renault | 10 | P20 | Tyre |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P23 | Suspension |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | P20 | Engine |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Renault | 8 | P22 | Accident |
| 15 | United States Grand Prix | Renault | 7 | P2 | 6 | Finished |