1979 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brabham - Alfa Romeo | BT46 BT48 | Alfa Romeo 115-12 3.0 F12 Alfa Romeo 1260 3.0 V12 | G | Niki Lauda | 1-13 |
| Brabham - Alfa Romeo | BT46 BT48 | Alfa Romeo 115-12 3.0 F12 Alfa Romeo 1260 3.0 V12 | G | Nelson Piquet | 1-13 |
| Brabham - Ford | BT49 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Ricardo Zunino | 14-15 |
| Brabham - Ford | BT49 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Nelson Piquet | 14-15 |
| McLaren - Ford | M26 M28 M28B M28C M29 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | John Watson | All |
| McLaren - Ford | M26 M28 M28B M28C M29 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Patrick Tambay | All |
| ATS - Ford | D2 D3 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Hans-Joachim Stuck | All |