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Formula 1 in the 1981 season. Full information

32nd season of the Formula 1 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 15th March to 17th October in 1981, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of Formula 1!

Beginners of the season: Eliseo Salazar , Slim Borgudd

:championship in the 1981 season. Full information

List of races and tracks in the 1981 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1981 USA West Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07C, #1	Long Beach	15th March 1981
1981 Brazil Grand Prix	Carlos Reutemann Williams FW07C, #2	Jacarepagua	29th March 1981
1981 Argentina Grand Prix	Nelson Piquet Brabham BT49C, #5	Buenos Aires	12th April 1981
1981 San Marino Grand Prix	Nelson Piquet Brabham BT49C, #5	Imola	3rd May 1981
1981 Belgium Grand Prix	Carlos Reutemann Williams FW07C, #2	Zolder	17th May 1981
1981 Monaco Grand Prix	Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 126CK, #27	Monaco	31st May 1981
1981 Spain Grand Prix	Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 126CK, #27	Jarama	21st June 1981
1981 France Grand Prix	Alain Prost Renault RE30, #15	Dijon-Prenois	5th July 1981
1981 Britain Grand Prix	John Watson McLaren MP4/1, #7	Silverstone	18th July 1981
1981 Germany Grand Prix	Nelson Piquet Brabham BT49C, #5	Hockenheim	2nd August 1981
1981 Austria Grand Prix	Jacques Laffite Ligier JS17, #26	Österreichring	16th August 1981
1981 Netherlands Grand Prix	Alain Prost Renault RE30, #15	Zandvoort	30th August 1981
1981 Italy Grand Prix	Alain Prost Renault RE30, #15	Monza	13th September 1981
1981 Canada Grand Prix	Jacques Laffite Ligier JS17, #26	Montréal	27th September 1981
1981 Las Vegas Grand Prix	Alan Jones Williams FW07C, #1	Caesars Palace	17th October 1981

Drivers championship 1981

Nelson Piquet

Brazil

Champion

Points: 50.00 Wins: 3 Poles: 4

Carlos Reutemann

Argentina

2nd place

Points: 49.00 Wins: 2 Poles: 2

Alan Jones

Australia

3rd place

Points: 46.00 Wins: 2 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1981 season

Name	Points
Nelson Piquet	50.00
Carlos Reutemann	49.00
Alan Jones	46.00
Jacques Laffite	44.00
Alain Prost	43.00
John Watson	27.00
Gilles Villeneuve	25.00
Elio De Angelis	14.00
René Arnoux	11.00
Hector Rebaque	11.00
Riccardo Patrese	10.00
Eddie Cheever	10.00
Didier Pironi	9.00
Nigel Mansell	8.00
Bruno Giacomelli	7.00
Marc Surer	4.00
Mario Andretti	3.00
Andrea De Cesaris	1.00
Patrick Tambay	1.00
Slim Borgudd	1.00
Eliseo Salazar	1.00