The 1978 European Formula Two season was contested over 12 rounds. Italian driver Bruno Giacomelli, driving the works March car, won the season in dominant fashion.
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Race 2, 8 and 12 were held in two heats, with results shown in aggregate.
For every race points were awarded: 9 points to the winner, 6 for runner-up, 4 for third place, 3 for fourth place, 2 for fifth place and 1 for sixth place. No additional points were awarded.
Three scores were dropped. Dropped scores are shown in parentheses.
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Only drivers who were not graded were able to score points.