Dutch Grand Prix 1979 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alan Jones claimed his third consecutive victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, completing a hat-trick of wins that demonstrated Williams's utter dominance in the season's final phase. The Australian controlled proceedings at Zandvoort's challenging seaside circuit with authority, pulling away from his rivals with contemptuous ease. Jones's relentless march through August - victories in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands - marked him as the driver and team to beat heading into 1980.

Jody Scheckter secured crucial second place for Ferrari, banking six points that kept his championship hopes firmly alive despite Williams's superiority. Jacques Laffite claimed yet another third place for Ligier, with the Frenchman's consistent points scoring keeping him mathematically in championship contention. Villeneuve crashed out again while pushing hard to match Jones's pace, his aggressive style costing valuable points in the championship battle. The contrast between Scheckter's calculated consistency and Villeneuve's spectacular but error-prone approach was becoming decisive.

Zandvoort marked the peak of Jones's and Williams's late-season surge, with three consecutive dominant victories establishing them as the class of the field. The FW07 had evolved into the grid's fastest car across all circuit types, from power tracks like Hockenheim to technical circuits like Zandvoort. Jones's aggressive, confident driving demonstrated he possessed both the speed and mental strength required for championship success. Though too late to challenge for the 1979 title, Williams's transformation previewed their imminent period of dominance.