Alan Jones, Williams FW07B-Ford Cosworth, leads René Arnoux, Renault RE20, Jacques Laffite, Ligier JS11/15-Ford Cosworth, Carlos Reutemann, Williams FW07B-Ford Cosworth, Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Renault RE20, Nelson Piquet, Brabham BT49-Ford Cosworth, Bruno Giacomelli, Alfa Romeo 179B, Gilles Villeneuve, Jody Scheckter, both Ferrari 312T5, Mario Andretti, Lotus 81-Ford Cosworth, John Watson, McLaren M29C-Ford Cosworth, Didier Pironi, Ligier JS11/15-Ford Cosworth, Elio de Angelis, Lotus 81-Ford Cosworth, Riccardo Patrese, Arrows A3-Ford Cosworth, Jean-Pierre Jarier, Tyrrell 010-Ford Cosworth, Eddie Cheever, Osella FA1-Ford Cosworth, y Nigel Mansell, Lotus 81B-Ford Cosworth