1978 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Asegurador F1 | McLaren - Ford | M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Emilio de Villota | 7 |
| BS Fabrications Liggett Group /BS Fabrications | McLaren - Ford | M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Nelson Piquet | 12-14 |
| BS Fabrications Liggett Group /BS Fabrications | McLaren - Ford | M23 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Brett Lunger | 1-14 |
| Automobiles Martini | Martini - Ford | MK23 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | René Arnoux | 3, 5-6, 9-13 |
| Theodore Racing Theodore Racing Hong Kong | Theodore - Ford | TR1 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Eddie Cheever | 1-2 |
| Theodore Racing Theodore Racing Hong Kong | Theodore - Ford | TR1 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Keke Rosberg | 3-7 |