1979 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf - Ford | WR7-9 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | James Hunt | 1-7 |
| Wolf - Ford | WR7-9 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Keke Rosberg | 8-15 |
| Ensign - Ford | N177 N179 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Derek Daly | 1-7 |
| Ensign - Ford | N177 N179 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Patrick Gaillard | 8-12 |
| Ensign - Ford | N177 N179 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Marc Surer | 13-15 |
| Merzario - Ford | A1B A2 A4 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Arturo Merzario | 1-6, 8-15 |
| Merzario - Ford | A1B A2 A4 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Gianfranco Brancatelli | 7 |
| Ligier - Ford | JS11 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Patrick Depailler | 1-7 |