South Africa 1980
Round 3 • March 1, 1980
Circuit
Kyalami
Amidst the political tension surrounding the apartheid boycott, the 1980 South Africa Grand Prix at Kyalami unfolds with unexpected twists and fierce on-track battles. Alan Jones and Nelson Piquet lock horns in a high-octane duel, showcasing raw power and precision in every corner. As mechanical failures and strategy missteps shake up the field, the race becomes a captivating chess match on wheels.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rene Arnoux | 1:36:52.540 | 9 |
| 2 | Jacques Laffite | +34.070 | 6 |
| 3 | Didier Pironi | +52.490 | 4 |
| 4 | Nelson Piquet | +1:01.020 | 3 |
| 5 | Carlos Reutemann | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Jochen Mass | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Jean Pierre Jarier | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Emerson Fittipaldi | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Clay Regazzoni | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Ricardo Zunino | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | John Watson | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Mario Andretti | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Geoff Lees | Suspension | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 2 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 5 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 6 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 7 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 8 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 9 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 10 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 12 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 13 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 14 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 15 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 16 | Derek Daly | - | - | - |
| 17 | Ricardo Zunino | - | - | - |
| 18 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 19 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |
| 20 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |