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Formula 1 in the 1980 season. Full information

31st season of the Formula 1 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 13th January to 5th October in 1980, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of Formula 1!

:championship in the 1980 season. Full information

List of races and tracks in the 1980 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1980 Argentina Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07, #27	Buenos Aires	13th January 1980
1980 Brazil Grand Prix	René Arnoux Renault RE20, #16	Interlagos	27th January 1980
1980 South Africa Grand Prix	René Arnoux Renault RE20, #16	Kyalami	1st March 1980
1980 USA West Grand Prix	Nelson Piquet Brabham BT49, #5	Long Beach	30th March 1980
1980 Belgium Grand Prix	Didier Pironi Ligier JS11/15, #25	Zolder	4th May 1980
1980 Monaco Grand Prix	Carlos Reutemann Williams FW07B, #28	Monaco	18th May 1980
1980 France Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07B, #27	Le Castellet	29th June 1980
1980 Britain Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07B, #27	Brands Hatch	13th July 1980
1980 Germany Grand Prix	Jacques Laffite Ligier JS11/15, #26	Hockenheim	10th August 1980
1980 Austria Grand Prix	Jean-Pierre Jabouille Renault RE20, #15	Österreichring	17th August 1980
1980 Netherlands Grand Prix	Nelson Piquet Brabham BT49, #5	Zandvoort	31st August 1980
1980 Italy Grand Prix	Nelson Piquet Brabham BT49, #5	Imola	14th September 1980
1980 Canada Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07B, #27	Montréal	28th September 1980
1980 USA East Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07B, #27	Watkins Glen	5th October 1980

Drivers championship 1980

Alan Jones

Australia

Champion

Points: 67.00 Wins: 5 Poles: 3

Nelson Piquet

Brazil

2nd place

Points: 54.00 Wins: 3 Poles: 2

Carlos Reutemann

Argentina

3rd place

Points: 42.00 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1980 season

Name	Points
Alan Jones	67.00
Nelson Piquet	54.00
Carlos Reutemann	42.00
Jacques Laffite	34.00
Didier Pironi	32.00
René Arnoux	29.00
Elio De Angelis	13.00
Jean-Pierre Jabouille	9.00
Riccardo Patrese	7.00
Keke Rosberg	6.00
John Watson	6.00
Derek Daly	6.00
Jean-Pierre Jarier	6.00
Gilles Villeneuve	6.00
Emerson Fittipaldi	5.00
Alain Prost	5.00
Jochen Mass	4.00
Bruno Giacomelli	4.00
Jody Scheckter	2.00
Mario Andretti	1.00
Hector Rebaque	1.00