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1979 Finnish motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1979 Finnish motorcycle Grand Prix was the tenth round of the 1979 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 27-29 July 1979 at the Imatra Circuit.
The 1979 Finnish motorcycle Grand Prix was the tenth round of the 1979 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 27-29 July 1979 at the Imatra Circuit.
| Pos. | Rider | Team | Manufacturer | Time/Retired | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boet van Dulmen | Suzuki | 52'27.900 | 15 | ||
| Randy Mamola | Serge Zago | Suzuki | +13.000 | 12 | |
| Barry Sheene | Texaco Heron Team Suzuki | Suzuki | +17.800 | 10 | |
| Jack Middelburg | Suzuki | +18.000 | 8 | ||
| Christian Sarron | Team Sonauto Gauloises | Yamaha | +27.000 | 6 | |
| Kenny Roberts | Yamaha Motor Company | Yamaha | +35.000 | 5 | |
| Johnny Cecotto | Yamaha Motor Company | Yamaha | +36.000 | 4 | |
| Philippe Coulon | Suzuki | +45.200 | 3 | ||
| Marco Lucchinelli | Suzuki | +48.100 | 2 | ||
| Wil Hartog | Riemersma Racing | Suzuki | +51.800 | 1 | |
| Steve Parrish | Texaco Heron Team Suzuki | Suzuki | +1'43.500 | ||
| Markku Matikainen | Suzuki | +1 lap | |||
| Peter Sjöström | Ava MC Stockholm | Suzuki | +1 lap | ||
| Gerhard Vogt | Bill Smith Racing | Suzuki | +1 lap | ||
| Virginio Ferrari | Team Gallina Nava Olio Fiat | Suzuki | +1 lap | ||
| Peter Sköld | Suzuki | +1 lap | |||
| Franco Uncini | Team Zago International | Suzuki | Retired | ||
| Lennart Backström | Suzuki | Retired | |||
| Gustav Reiner | Dieter Braun Team | Suzuki | Accident | ||
| Dennis Ireland | Derry's Racing | Suzuki | Retired | ||
| Timo Pohjola | Suzuki | Retired | |||
| Kimmo Kopra | Yamaha | Retired | |||
| Graziano Rossi | Morbidelli | Morbidelli | Retired | ||
| Børge Nielsen | Suzuki | Retired | |||
| Seppo Ojala | Suzuki | Retired | |||
| Willem Zoet | Stimorol Racing | Suzuki | Retired | ||
| Michel Rougerie | Suzuki | Retired | |||
| Seppo Rossi | Kouv MK | Suzuki | Retired | ||
| Max Wiener | Suzuki | Retired | |||
| Ikujiro Takai | Yamaha Motor Company | Yamaha | Accident | ||
| Bo Granath | Yamaha | Did not qualify |
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