Formula 1 1979 11 1979-08-12 1979-08-12 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/832nf91750364040.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/zdtcvr1750364047.jpg The 1979 Austrian Grand Prix was Round 11 of the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship. The event was held at the Österreichring circuit in Austria on Sunday, 12 August 1979. René Arnoux started on pole position for Renault and Alan Jones was the race winner in the Williams Ford. 523593