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The 1978 Swedish Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 17 June 1978 at the Scandinavian Raceway. It was the eighth race of the 1978 Formula One season.
The race was the only race to feature the Brabham BT46B "fan car", with which Niki Lauda took a commanding victory. Riccardo Patrese finished second in an Arrows, with Ronnie Peterson third in a Lotus.
| Offical Name IX Swedish Grand Prix |
| Date 1978-06-17 |
| Circuit |
| Course Length km \ miles |
| Distance 70 laps, km \ miles |
Timetable (GMT+1)
| 1978-06-15 Thursday | |
| 1st Qualifying | 11:00 - 12:30 |
| 2nd Qualifying | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| 1978-06-16 Friday | |
| 1st Free Practice | 11:00 - 12:30 |
| 2nd Qualifying | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| 1978-06-17 Saturday | |
| Warm-up | 11:05 - 11:35 |
| Race | 14:30 |
Podium
| Pos. | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
Pole Position
| Driver | Consturctor | Time |
|---|---|---|
Fastest Lap
| Driver | Constructor | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|
This race saw...
- Driver
- 16th win for
- 1st podium for
- 50th Grand Prix for
- Team
- 19th win for
- 80th pole position for
- 1st podium for
- 25th fastest lap for
- Engine
- 11th win for Alfa Romeo
- 100th pole position for Ford Cosworth
- 30th podium for Alfa Romeo
Data
- Weather: Sunny
- Attendance:
- Entries: 27
- Qualified: 24
- Classified: 15
Post-race Drivers' Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | |
| 2 | 30 | |
| 3 | 25 | |
| 4 | 23 | |
| 5 | 22 | |
| 6 | 10 | |
| 7 | 9 | |
| 8 | 8 | |
| 9 | 7 | |
| 10 | 7 | |
| 11 | 5 | |
| 12 | 4 | |
| 12 | 4 | |
| 14 | 4 | |
| 15 | 3 | |
| 15 | 3 |
Post-race Constructors' Standings
| Pos. | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | |
| 2 | 31 | |
| 3 | 25 | |
| 4 | 22 | |
| 5 | 10 | |
| 6 | 8 | |
| 7 | 7 | |
| 8 | 7 | |
| 9 | 7 | |
| 10 | 4 | |
| 11 | 3 |
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