Austrian Grand Prix 1980 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Jean-Pierre Jabouille delivered a stunning victory for Renault at the Austrian Grand Prix, demonstrating the devastating power advantage of turbocharged engines at the high-altitude Österreichring. The Frenchman drove a flawless race in the yellow RS20, using Renault's horsepower superiority to overcome Williams' aerodynamic advantages on the fast Alpine circuit. Jabouille's triumph showcased turbo technology's potential and gave Renault their third victory of 1980, establishing them as genuine race winners even if championship consistency remained elusive.

Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann secured another 2-3 finish for Williams, limiting the damage to Jones's championship lead while maintaining the team's dominant position in the constructors' standings. The Austrian Grand Prix was held at the magnificent Österreichring, where the combination of high altitude and long straights suited turbocharged engines perfectly. Williams' ground-effect cars simply couldn't match Renault's power advantage in the thin mountain air, highlighting the technical compromises each team had made in their design philosophies. Despite finishing second, Jones remained firmly in control of the championship race with only four rounds remaining.