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1980 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1980 British 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
- 8
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Brands Hatch
- Winner
- Alan Jones
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didier Pironi | Ligier | Tyre |
| 2 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Tyre |
| 3 | Alan Jones | Williams | Finished |
| 4 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | Finished |
| 5 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 6 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Spun off |
| 7 | Alain Prost | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 8 | Patrick Depailler | Alfa Romeo | Engine |
| 9 | Mario Andretti | Team Lotus | Gearbox |
| 10 | Derek Daly | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 12 | John Watson | McLaren | +2 laps |
| 13 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Renault | Engine |
| 14 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Suspension |
| 15 | Marc Surer | ATS Wheels | Engine |
| 16 | René Arnoux | Renault | NC |
| 17 | Héctor Rebaque | Brabham | +2 laps |
| 18 | Rupert Keegan | Williams | +3 laps |
| 19 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Engine |
| 20 | Eddie Cheever | Osella | Suspension |