Autódromo José Carlos Pace · São Paulo, Brazil
René Arnoux won the 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix for Renault, finishing 21.860 seconds ahead of Elio de Angelis (Team Lotus), with Alan Jones (Williams) completing the podium. Jean-Pierre Jabouille had taken pole position.
It was round 2 of 14 of the 1980 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil on 27 January 1980.
After round 2, Alan Jones led the 1980 drivers' championship on 13 points, 4 ahead of René Arnoux. Williams led the constructors' standings on 13 points.
The 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix took place on 27 January 1980. It was round 2 of 14 of the 1980 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix was held at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil.
René Arnoux won the 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix for Renault, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jean-Pierre Jabouille (Renault) started from pole position.
Jacques Laffite won the 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo José Carlos Pace for Ligier.
| 9 |
| 2 | +21.860 | 6 |
| 3 | +1:06.110 | 4 |
| 4 | +1:40.130 | 3 |
| 5 | +1:45.410 | 2 |
| 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 7 | +1 Lap | – |
| 8 | +1 Lap | – |
| 9 | +1 Lap | – |
| 10 | +1 Lap | – |
| 11 | +1 Lap | – |
| 12 | +1 Lap | – |
| 13 | +1 Lap | – |
| 14 | +2 Laps | – |
| 15 | +2 Laps | – |
| 16 | Throttle | – |
| R | Electrical | – |
| R | Turbo | – |
| R | Suspension | – |
| R | Electrical | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Spun off | – |
| R | Halfshaft | – |