On lap 29, the Ferrari's lead was up to almost 30 seconds when Arnoux came into the pits, as expected, followed soon after by Rosberg's Williams, whose intentions had been unclear.
Na volta 29, a vantaxe do Ferrari foise ata case 30 segundos cando Arnoux entrou nos boxes, como se esperaba, seguido pouco despois polo Williams de Rosberg, cuxas intencións estaban pouco claras.