United States Grand Prix

Round 14 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1980-10-05

Winner: Alan Jones (Williams)

Alan Jones

Williams

Carlos Reutemann

Williams · +4.210

Didier Pironi

Ligier · +12.570

Who won the 1980 United States Grand Prix?

The 1980 United States Grand Prix was won by Alan Jones driving for Williams, starting from 5th on the grid. Carlos Reutemann finished second, +4.210 behind, with Didier Pironi completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 13 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 14 of the 1980 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Jody Scheckter was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P23 to finish P11.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Alan Jones	Williams	5	▲4	1:34:36.050	Finished	9
2	Carlos Reutemann	Williams	3	▲1	+4.210	Finished	6
3	Didier Pironi	Ligier	7	▲4	+12.570	Finished	4
4	Elio de Angelis	Team Lotus	4	—	+29.690	Finished	3
5	Jacques Laffite	Ligier	12	▲7	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Mario Andretti	Team Lotus	11	▲5	—	+1 Lap	1
7	René Arnoux	Renault	6	▼1	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Marc Surer	ATS	17	▲9	—	+2 Laps	0
9	Rupert Keegan	Williams	15	▲6	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Keke Rosberg	Fittipaldi	14	▲4	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Jody Scheckter	Ferrari	23	▲12	—	+3 Laps	0
R	John Watson	McLaren	9	—	—	+9 Laps	0
R	Gilles Villeneuve	Ferrari	18	—	—	Accident	0
R	Jean-Pierre Jarier	Tyrrell	22	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Jochen Mass	Arrows	24	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Bruno Giacomelli	Alfa Romeo	1	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Nelson Piquet	Brabham	2	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Hector Rebaque	Brabham	8	—	—	Engine	0
R	Eddie Cheever	Osella	16	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Riccardo Patrese	Arrows	20	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Jan Lammers	Ensign	25	—	—	Steering	0
R	Emerson Fittipaldi	Fittipaldi	19	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Derek Daly	Tyrrell	21	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Andrea de Cesaris	Alfa Romeo	10	—	—	Accident	0
W	Alain Prost	McLaren	13	—	—	Withdrew	0

1980 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1980 United States Grand Prix?+

Alan Jones (Williams) won the 1980 United States Grand Prix on 1980-10-05 at Watkins Glen.

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

P1: Alan Jones (Williams). P2: Carlos Reutemann (Williams), +4.210 behind. P3: Didier Pironi (Ligier), +12.570 behind.

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

Bruno Giacomelli took pole position for the 1980 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1980 United States Grand Prix?+

Williams won the 1980 United States Grand Prix with Alan Jones taking victory.