The 1978 Formula One season included the 29th FIA Formula One World Championship which commenced on January 15, 1978, and ended on October 8 after sixteen races. Mario Andretti was the season Champion and the last American to date to win a Formula One race. Mario won a total of 6 races that season and won the title with a total of 64 points. Late Ronnie Peterson finished the season second with 2 wins and 51 points.
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Emerson Fittipaldi driving for Lotus Ford won the 1972 formula one drivers championship. He had a total of 61 points and won 5 races during the season. Jackie Stewart finished in 2nd place with 45 points. He won 4 races during the season. Lotus Ford won the constructors championship as well.
Jackie Stewart driving for Tyrrell Ford won the drivers championship in the year 1973. He had a total of 71 points and won 5 races during the season. Emerson Fittipaldi finished in 2nd place with 55 points. He won 3 races during the season. Lotus Ford won the constructors championship and Tyrrell Ford could finish only in 2nd place.
Emerson Fittipaldi driving for McLaren won the 1974 Formula One Drivers championship. He had a total of 55 points and won 3 races during the season. Clay Regazzoni finished in 2nd place with 52 points. He did not win any race during the season. McLaren Ford won the constructors championship as well.
Mario Andretti won the driver's championship and Lotus-Ford {Cosworth} won the constructor's championship.
Ronnie Peterson came second in the drivers championship.
Niki Lauda won the 1977 Formula 1 season with 72 points. This was with 3 wins and 10 podiums. He was 17 points ahead of 2nd who was Jody Scheckter with 55 points.