1979 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus - Ford | 79 80 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Mario Andretti | All |
| Lotus - Ford | 79 80 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Carlos Reutemann | All |
| Tyrrell - Ford | 009 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Didier Pironi | All |
| Tyrrell - Ford | 009 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Jean-Pierre Jarier | 1-9, 12-15 |
| Tyrrell - Ford | 009 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Geoff Lees | 10 |
| Tyrrell - Ford | 009 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Derek Daly | 11 |
| Tyrrell - Ford | 009 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Derek Daly | 14-15 |