At the 1980 French Grand Prix, Alan Jones used for the first time (in a race) a specially prepared John Judd developed Cosworth DFV. Previously Williams had used "development" DFVs allocated by Cosworth to constructors who were judged to provide the best potential to win races against Renault and Ferrari.
In the 1980 French Grand Prix, Alan Jones employed for the first time (in a race) a specially prepared John Judd developed Cosworth DFV. Prior to this, Williams had used "development" DFVs provided by Cosworth to constructors believed to have the best chance of winning races against Renault and Ferrari.