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McLaren Racing 1980 statistics and results

Driver Points Races Wins Podiums
John Watson 6 14 0 0
Stephen South 0 1 0 0
Alain Prost 5 13 0 0

1980 statistics

9th
Position
0/14
Wins
0/14
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0
Wins
0
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0.0%
Podium percentage
0
Longest podium streak
4th/11th
High/low result
7.15
Average result
7th/27th
High/low qualifying result
15.64
Average qualifying result
9
DNF
2
DNS
0
Fastest laps
1090
Race laps
11
Points
9th
Position
6th/9th
High/low position
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1980 standings progression

1980 results

Race Result Grid Qualifying Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix
Jan 13, 1980
6th Prost
DNF Watson
 12th - PRO
17th - WAT
 12th - PRO
17th - WAT
 1
2 Brazilian Grand Prix
Jan 27, 1980
5th Prost
11th Watson
 13th - PRO
23rd - WAT
 13th - PRO
23rd - WAT
 2
3 South African Grand Prix
Mar 1, 1980
11th Watson
DNS Prost
 21st - WAT
- PRO
 21st - WAT
22nd - PRO
 0
4 United States Grand Prix West
Mar 30, 1980
4th Watson
DNQ South
 21st - WAT
- SOU
 21st - WAT
27th - SOU
 3
5 Belgian Grand Prix
May 4, 1980
NC Watson
DNF Prost
 20th - WAT
19th - PRO
 19th - PRO
20th - WAT
 0
6 Monaco Grand Prix
May 18, 1980
DNF Prost
DNQ Watson
 10th - PRO
- WAT
 10th - PRO
21st - WAT
 0
7 French Grand Prix
Jun 29, 1980
7th Watson
DNF Prost
 13th - WAT
7th - PRO
 7th - PRO
13th - WAT
 0
8 British Grand Prix
Jul 13, 1980
6th Prost
8th Watson
 7th - PRO
12th - WAT
 7th - PRO
12th - WAT
 1
9 German Grand Prix
Aug 10, 1980
11th Prost
DNF Watson
 14th - PRO
20th - WAT
 14th - PRO
20th - WAT
 0
10 Austrian Grand Prix
Aug 17, 1980
7th Prost
DNF Watson
 12th - PRO
21st - WAT
 12th - PRO
21st - WAT
 0
11 Dutch Grand Prix
Aug 31, 1980
6th Prost
DNF Watson
 18th - PRO
9th - WAT
 9th - WAT
18th - PRO
 1
12 Italian Grand Prix
Sep 14, 1980
7th Prost
DNF Watson
 24th - PRO
14th - WAT
 14th - WAT
24th - PRO
 0
13 Canadian Grand Prix
Sep 28, 1980
4th Watson
DNF Prost
 7th - WAT
12th - PRO
 7th - WAT
12th - PRO
 3
14 United States Grand Prix
Oct 5, 1980
NC Watson
DNS Prost
 9th - WAT
13th - PRO
 9th - WAT
13th - PRO
 0

McLaren Racing - 1980 season overview

McLaren participated in the 1980 Formula 1 season, taking part in all 14 Grands Prix with John Watson, Stephen South and Alain Prost driving for the team. Despite not securing a podium finish, the team showed determination and made progress throughout the year.

Season highlights

Here are some key moments and achievements from McLaren's 1980 season:

  • Finishes in the points: 6
  • Best qualifying position: 7th
  • Fastest laps: 0
  • Constructor standings: 9th
  • Points scored: 11

While McLaren did not achieve podium finishes, the team showed resilience and continued to improve throughout the season. For a full overview of their statistics, check out McLaren's lifetime stats.

McLaren 1980 driver comparison

John Watson, Stephen South and Alain Prost worked hard to maximize the performance of the car, with John Watson, Stephen South and Alain Prost consistently contributing to the team's points tally:

  • John Watson - Best race finish: 4th
  • Stephen South - Best race finish: -
  • Alain Prost - Best race finish: 5th

Although podiums eluded the team, John Watson, Stephen South and Alain Prost were crucial in securing points and developing the car throughout the season.

McLaren Racing in previous seasons

McLaren has been part of Formula 1 for several years. You can explore more about the team's legacy and performance in past seasons below:

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