Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA) Renault RE20, who retired from the race on lap 54 with a broken gearbox, holds second position in the early stages of the race from his team mate Rene Arnoux (FRA) RE20; Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) Ferrari 312T5; Bruno Giacomelli (ITA) Alfa Romeo 179; Hector Rebaque (MEX) Brabham BT49; and Alan Jones (AUS) Williams FW07C.
Formula One World Championship, Italian Grand Prix, Rd 12, Imola, September 14 1980.