| Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine Grand Prix | 2nd | +24.590 | 4th | 4th | 1:45.020 (Q) | +0.850 | 6 | ||
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | DNF | Suspension | 9th | 9th | 2:23.160 (Q) | +1.760 | 0 | ||
| 3 | South African Grand Prix | 4th | +1:01.020 | 3rd | 3rd | 1:11.870 (Q) | +1.870 | 3 | ||
| 4 | United States Grand Prix West | 1st | 1:50:18.550 | 1st | 1:19.830 | 1st | 1:17.694 (Q) | 9 | ||
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | DNF | Spun off | 7th | 7th | 1:20.230 (Q) | +1.110 | 0 | ||
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | 3rd | +1:17.726 | 4th | 4th | 1:25.358 (Q) | +0.545 | 4 | ||
| 7 | French Grand Prix | 4th | +1:14.880 | 8th | 8th | 1:40.670 (Q) | +1.790 | 3 | ||
| 8 | British Grand Prix | 2nd | +11.010 | 5th | 5th | 1:11.634 (Q) | +0.630 | 6 | ||
| 9 | German Grand Prix | 4th | +44.480 | 6th | 6th | 1:46.900 (Q) | +1.050 | 3 | ||
| 10 | Austrian Grand Prix | 5th | +1:02.810 | 7th | 7th | 1:33.390 (Q) | +3.120 | 2 | ||
| 11 | Dutch Grand Prix | 1st | 1:38:13.830 | 5th | 5th | 1:17.850 (Q) | +0.410 | 9 | ||
| 12 | Italian Grand Prix | 1st | 1:38:07.520 | 5th | 5th | 1:34.960 (Q) | +0.972 | 9 | ||
| 13 | Canadian Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 1st | 1st | 1:27.328 (Q) | 0 | |||
| 14 | United States Grand Prix | DNF | Spun off | 2nd | 2nd | 1:34.080 (Q) | +0.789 | 0 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Brabham. For Piquet's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Nelson Piquet's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Piquet:
Nelson Piquet secured 6 podiums and 3 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1980 F1 season results.