1978 Ronnie Peterson Driver Standings
| Grand Prix | Date | Team | Race Pos. | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 15 Jan | Lotus Ford | 5 | 2 |
| Brazil | 29 Jan | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| South Africa | 04 Mar | Lotus Ford | 1 | 9 |
| USA West | 02 Apr | Lotus Ford | 4 | 3 |
| Monaco | 07 May | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Belgium | 21 May | Lotus Ford | 2 | 6 |
| Spain | 04 Jun | Lotus Ford | 2 | 6 |
| Sweden | 17 Jun | Lotus Ford | 3 | 4 |
| France | 02 Jul | Lotus Ford | 2 | 6 |
| Great Britain | 16 Jul | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Germany | 30 Jul | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Austria | 13 Aug | Lotus Ford | 1 | 9 |
| Netherlands | 27 Aug | Lotus Ford | 2 | 6 |
| Italy | 10 Sep | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |