1978 Austrian Grand Prix

The 1978 Austrian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 13 August 1978 at Österreichring. This was Ronnie Peterson's last win before his death at the 1978 Italian Grand Prix.

1978 Austrian Grand Prix
Race 12 of 16 in the 1978 Formula One season
Race details
Date 13 August 1978
Official name XVI 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 Wet
Pole position
Driver
  • Ronnie Peterson
Lotus-Ford
Time 1:37.71
Fastest lap
Driver Ronnie Peterson Lotus-Ford
Time 1:43.12
Podium
First
  • Ronnie Peterson
Lotus-Ford
Second
  • Patrick Depailler
Tyrrell-Ford
Third Ferrari
Lap leaders
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