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1980 United States Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1980 United States Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1980
- Round
- 14
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Watkins Glen International
- Winner
- Alan Jones
- Classified drivers
- 25
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Electrical |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Spun off |
| 3 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | Finished |
| 4 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 5 | Alan Jones | Williams | Finished |
| 6 | René Arnoux | Renault | +1 lap |
| 7 | Didier Pironi | Ligier | Finished |
| 8 | Héctor Rebaque | Brabham | Engine |
| 9 | John Watson | McLaren | NC |
| 10 | Andrea de Cesaris | Alfa Romeo | Accident |
| 11 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 12 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | +1 lap |
| 13 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Injury |
| 14 | Keke Rosberg | Fittipaldi | +2 laps |
| 15 | Rupert Keegan | Williams | +2 laps |
| 16 | Eddie Cheever | Osella | Suspension |
| 17 | Marc Surer | ATS Wheels | +2 laps |
| 18 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Accident |
| 19 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Fittipaldi | Suspension |
| 20 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Spun off |