German Grand Prix

Round 9 · Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany

1980-08-10

Winner: Jacques Laffite (Ligier)

Jacques Laffite

Ligier

Carlos Reutemann

Williams · +3.190

Alan Jones

Williams · +43.530

Who won the 1980 German Grand Prix?

The 1980 German Grand Prix was won by Jacques Laffite driving for Ligier, starting from 5th on the grid. Carlos Reutemann finished second, +3.190 behind, with Alan Jones completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 9 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 9 of the 1980 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Hockenheimring in Hockenheim, Germany. Bruno Giacomelli was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P19 to finish P5.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Jacques Laffite	Ligier	5	▲4	1:23:59.730	Finished	9
2	Carlos Reutemann	Williams	4	▲2	+3.190	Finished	6
3	Alan Jones	Williams	1	▼2	+43.530	Finished	4
4	Nelson Piquet	Brabham	6	▲2	+44.480	Finished	3
5	Bruno Giacomelli	Alfa Romeo	19	▲14	+1:16.490	Finished	2
6	Gilles Villeneuve	Ferrari	16	▲10	+1:28.720	Finished	1
7	Mario Andretti	Team Lotus	9	▲2	+1:33.010	Finished	0
8	Jochen Mass	Arrows	17	▲9	+1:47.750	Finished	0
9	Riccardo Patrese	Arrows	10	▲1	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Derek Daly	Tyrrell	22	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
11	Alain Prost	McLaren	14	▲3	—	+1 Lap	0
12	Marc Surer	ATS	13	▲1	—	+1 Lap	0
13	Jody Scheckter	Ferrari	21	▲8	—	+1 Lap	0
14	Jan Lammers	Ensign	24	▲10	—	+1 Lap	0
15	Jean-Pierre Jarier	Tyrrell	23	▲8	—	+1 Lap	0
16	Elio de Angelis	Team Lotus	11	▼5	—	Wheel bearing	0
R	John Watson	McLaren	20	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jean-Pierre Jabouille	Renault	2	—	—	Engine	0
R	René Arnoux	Renault	3	—	—	Engine	0
R	Eddie Cheever	Osella	18	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Didier Pironi	Ligier	7	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Emerson Fittipaldi	Fittipaldi	12	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Keke Rosberg	Fittipaldi	8	—	—	Wheel bearing	0
R	Hector Rebaque	Brabham	15	—	—	Gearbox	0

1980 German Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1980 German Grand Prix?+

Jacques Laffite (Ligier) won the 1980 German Grand Prix on 1980-08-10 at Hockenheimring.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1980 German Grand Prix?+

P1: Jacques Laffite (Ligier). P2: Carlos Reutemann (Williams), +3.190 behind. P3: Alan Jones (Williams), +43.530 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1980 German Grand Prix?+

Alan Jones took pole position for the 1980 German Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1980 German Grand Prix?+

Ligier won the 1980 German Grand Prix with Jacques Laffite taking victory.