The 1980 British Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Brands Hatch on 13 July 1980. It was the eighth round of the 1980 Formula One season. The race was held over 76 laps of the 4.207-km (2.614-mile) circuit for a total race distance of 319.73 km. Round 8 of 14 · 1980 Formula One World Championship July 13, 1980 Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain Podium: 1. Alan Jones · 2. Nelson Piquet Souto Maior · 3. Carlos Reutemann Wiki link