Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the Formula1 1979 season, analyzing the competition of three different concepts: the reliable flat 12-engine (Ferrari); the advanced ground effect car (Lotus), and the turbo-powered car (Renault). The season also saw fantastic driver line-up: Jody Scheckter, Gilles Villeneuve, Alan Jones, Jacques Laffite, Carlos Reutemann, Rene Arnoux, Niki Lauda, James Hunt and Mario Andretti.