P2
Championship
3
Wins
6
Podiums
2
Poles
54
Points
4
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Nelson Piquet contested 14 grands prix in 1980 for Brabham and finished P2 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 54 points, 3 wins, 6 podiums, and 2 pole positions.
Their best result came at the United States Grand Prix West, where Nelson Piquet finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 10 races and reached the flag in 14 classified finishes, with 4 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P6.9
Podium rate
42.9%
Net positions gained
-29
Race Results
P2
6 pts
R1Grid 4
P19
R2Grid 9Suspension
P4
R3Grid 3
P1
R4Grid 1Quali P1
P17
R5Grid 7Spun off
P3
4 pts
R6Grid 4
P4
3 pts
R7Grid 8
P2
6 pts
R8Grid 5
P4
3 pts
R9Grid 6
P5
2 pts
R10Grid 7
P1
9 pts
R11Grid 5
P1
9 pts
R12Grid 5
P16
R13Grid 1Quali P1Engine
P17
R14Grid 2Spun off
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 9 | 19 | -10 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Long Beach | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 5 | Zolder | - | 7 | 17 | -10 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 7 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 8 | 4 | +4 | 3 |
| 8 | Brands Hatch | - | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 9 | Hockenheimring | - | 6 | 4 | +2 | 3 |
| 10 | Red Bull Ring | - | 7 | 5 | +2 | 2 |
| 11 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 5 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| 12 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | - | 5 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| 13 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 1 | 1 | 16 | -15 | - |
| 14 | Watkins Glen | - | 2 | 17 | -15 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R14
Nelson Piquet 1980 season FAQ
How did Nelson Piquet finish in the 1980 F1 standings?
Nelson Piquet finished P2 in the 1980 World Drivers' Championship with Brabham.
How many races did Nelson Piquet win in 1980?
Nelson Piquet won 3 races in 1980, with 6 podiums and 2 pole positions.
What was Nelson Piquet's best result in 1980?
Nelson Piquet's best 1980 result was P1 at the United States Grand Prix West.
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United States Grand Prix West 1980
Nelson Piquet finished P1
Dutch Grand Prix 1980
Nelson Piquet finished P1
Italian Grand Prix 1980
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