Tyrrell
Jean-Pierre Jarier finished P11 in the 1979 World Drivers' Championship with 14 points. Across 13 races: 0 wins, 2 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P3.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 4 | P16 | Engine | |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 15 | P24 | Electrical | |
| 3 | South African Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 9 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 4 | United States Grand Prix West | Tyrrell | 7 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |
| 5 | Spanish Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 12 |
| P5 |
| 2 |
| Finished |
| 6 | Belgian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | P11 | +3 Laps |
| 7 | Monaco Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 6 | P12 | Suspension |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 10 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | P3 | 4 | +1 Lap |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | P14 | Spun off |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | P6 | 1 | Finished |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 13 | P14 | Engine |
| 15 | United States Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | P19 | Accident |