| 1979 Austrian Grand Prix | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race 11 of 15 in the 1979 Formula One season | |||
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| Race details | |||
| Date | August 12, 1979 | ||
| Official name | XVII Großer Preis von Österreich | ||
| Location | Österreichring | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 5.942 km (3.692 miles) | ||
| Distance | 54 laps, 320.814 km (199.368 miles) | ||
| Weather | Dry | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Renault | ||
| Time | 1:34.07 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |
 René Arnoux | Renault | |
| Time | 1:35.77 on lap 40 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Williams-Ford | ||
| Second | Ferrari | ||
| Third | Ligier-Ford | ||
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Lap leaders | |||
The 1979 Austrian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 12 August 1979 at Österreichring.[1]