Season 1981
The 1981 Formula 1 season was contested over 15 races. The champion was Nelson Piquet, with 50 points; the constructors' champion was Williams.
Races
| Round | Grand Prix | Date | Winner |
|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix West | Mar 15, 1981 | Alan Jones |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Mar 29, 1981 | Carlos Reutemann |
| 3 | Argentine Grand Prix | Apr 12, 1981 | Nelson Piquet |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | May 3, 1981 | Nelson Piquet |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | May 17, 1981 | Carlos Reutemann |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | May 31, 1981 | Gilles Villeneuve |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | Jun 21, 1981 | Gilles Villeneuve |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Jul 5, 1981 | Alain Prost |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Jul 18, 1981 | John Watson |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Aug 2, 1981 | Nelson Piquet |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | Aug 16, 1981 | Jacques Laffite |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Aug 30, 1981 | Alain Prost |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Sep 13, 1981 | Alain Prost |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Sep 27, 1981 | Jacques Laffite |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Oct 17, 1981 | Alan Jones |
Drivers' championship
Season review