1979 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligier - Ford | JS11 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Jacky Ickx | 8-15 |
| Ligier - Ford | JS11 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Jacques Laffite | All |
| Williams - Ford | FW06 FW07 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Alan Jones | All |
| Williams - Ford | FW06 FW07 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Clay Regazzoni | All |
| Arrows - Ford | A1B A2 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Riccardo Patrese | All |
| Arrows - Ford | A1B A2 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Jochen Mass | All |
| Lotus - Ford | 79 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Héctor Rebaque | 1-6, 8-12 |
| Rebaque - Ford | HR100 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Héctor Rebaque | 13-15 |