1979 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 312T3 312T4 312T4B | Ferrari 015 3.0 F12 | M | Jody Scheckter | All |
| Ferrari | 312T3 312T4 312T4B | Ferrari 015 3.0 F12 | M | Gilles Villeneuve | All |
| Fittipaldi - Ford | F5A F6 F6A | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Emerson Fittipaldi | All |
| Fittipaldi - Ford | F5A F6 F6A | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Alex Ribeiro | 14-15 |
| Renault | RS01 RS10 | Renault-Gordini EF1 1.5 V6 t | M | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | All |
| Renault | RS01 RS10 | Renault-Gordini EF1 1.5 V6 t | M | René Arnoux | All |
| Shadow - Ford | DN9 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Jan Lammers | All |
| Shadow - Ford | DN9 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Elio de Angelis | All |