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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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Alan Jones driving for Williams Ford won the 1980 formula one drivers championship. He had a total of 67 points with 5 wins that season. Nelson Piquet finished in 2nd place with 54 points and 3 wins that season. Williams Ford won the constructors championship as well.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mario Andretti won the driver's championship and Lotus-Ford {Cosworth} won the constructor's championship.

Ronnie Peterson came second in the drivers championship.

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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.

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