1978 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Player Team Lotus | Lotus - Ford | 78 79 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Mario Andretti | All |
| John Player Team Lotus | Lotus - Ford | 78 79 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Ronnie Peterson | 1-14 |
| John Player Team Lotus | Lotus - Ford | 78 79 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Jean-Pierre Jarier | 15-16 |
| Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren - Ford | M26 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | James Hunt | All |
| Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren - Ford | M26 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Patrick Tambay | 1-5, 7-16 |
| Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren - Ford | M26 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Bruno Giacomelli | 6, 9-10, 13-14 |