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1980 South African Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1980 South African 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
- 3
- Grand Prix
- South African Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Kyalami Racing Circuit
- Winner
- René Arnoux
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | Puncture |
| 2 | René Arnoux | Renault | Finished |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 4 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Finished |
| 5 | Didier Pironi | Ligier | Finished |
| 6 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | +1 lap |
| 7 | Patrick Depailler | Alfa Romeo | NC |
| 8 | Alan Jones | Williams | Gearbox |
| 9 | Jody Scheckter | Ferrari | Engine |
| 10 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Transmission |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Spun off |
| 12 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Engine |
| 13 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 14 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Spun off |
| 15 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | +2 laps |
| 16 | Derek Daly | Tyrrell | Puncture |
| 17 | Ricardo Zunino | Brabham | +1 lap |
| 18 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Fittipaldi | +1 lap |
| 19 | Jochen Mass | Arrows | +1 lap |
| 20 | Clay Regazzoni | Ensign | +1 lap |