would be Shadow's last Grand Prix start (not counting the non-championship Spanish GP three months later). Arnoux became the new championship points leader, five points up on Jones and nine ahead of Piquet. Similarly Renault now led the constructors points over Williams. Classification Qualifying Race Championship standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References South African Grand Prix South African Grand Prix Grand Prix March 1980 sports events in Africa