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1980 French Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1980 French 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
- 7
- Grand Prix
- French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Winner
- Alan Jones
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Finished |
| 2 | René Arnoux | Renault | Finished |
| 3 | Didier Pironi | Ligier | Finished |
| 4 | Alan Jones | Williams | Finished |
| 5 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | Finished |
| 6 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | Transmission |
| 7 | Alain Prost | McLaren | Transmission |
| 8 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 9 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Handling |
| 10 | Patrick Depailler | Alfa Romeo | Handling |
| 11 | Marc Surer | ATS Wheels | Gearbox |
| 12 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | Gearbox |
| 13 | John Watson | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 14 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Clutch |
| 15 | Jochen Mass | Arrows | +1 lap |
| 16 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Tyrrell | +4 laps |
| 17 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 18 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | +1 lap |
| 19 | Jody Scheckter | Ferrari | +2 laps |
| 20 | Derek Daly | Tyrrell | +2 laps |