The 1978 Formula One season was the 32nd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1978 World Championship of F1 Drivers and the International Cup for F1 Constructors, contested concurrently over a sixteen race series which commenced on 15 January and ended on 8 October. The season also included the non-championship BRDC International Trophy.
1979 was the 31st season of FIA Formula One motor racing.
1978 was the 32nd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. 1979 happened the next year which would make it at least the 33rd season. It would definitely not be the 31st.