Canadian Grand Prix 1979 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alan Jones claimed his fourth victory in five races at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading home Gilles Villeneuve for Williams's continued late-season dominance. The Australian controlled proceedings at Montreal's challenging circuit, demonstrating the FW07's superiority and his own unwavering confidence. Jones's remarkable run of form - four wins from the last five races - established him as overwhelming favorite for the 1980 World Championship, with Williams carrying unstoppable momentum into the new season.

Villeneuve delighted the home crowd with second place, though the French-Canadian's championship challenge had ended at Monza where he supported Scheckter's title triumph. Clay Regazzoni completed another Williams one-two in third place, with the veteran Swiss driver's consistent performances throughout the season helping establish Williams as championship contenders. The result confirmed Williams's transformation from mid-field team to dominant force in just one season, with the FW07's development producing the grid's fastest car.

Jones's victory at Montreal extended his winning streak and demonstrated Williams's superiority was no fluke - the FW07 had genuinely evolved into the class of the field across all circuit types. The Australian's aggressive, uncompromising driving style, combined with Patrick Head's brilliant aerodynamic design, created a formidable combination that would dominate 1980. Though Jones's surge had come too late to challenge for the 1979 title, his four victories in the final seven races sent a clear warning to rivals that Williams would be the team to beat in 1980.