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1981 Dutch Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1981 Dutch Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1981
- Round
- 12
- Grand Prix
- Dutch Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit Park Zandvoort
- Winner
- Alain Prost
- Classified drivers
- 25
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | Renault | Finished |
| 2 | René Arnoux | Renault | Engine |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 4 | Alan Jones | Williams | Finished |
| 5 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | Collision |
| 6 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Collision |
| 7 | Mario Andretti | Alfa Romeo | Accident |
| 8 | John Watson | McLaren | Ignition |
| 9 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 10 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Suspension |
| 11 | Patrick Tambay | Ligier | Collision |
| 12 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | Collision |
| 13 | Andrea de Cesaris | McLaren | DNS |
| 14 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Tyre |
| 15 | Héctor Rebaque | Brabham | +1 lap |
| 16 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Collision |
| 17 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 18 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Osella | Transmission |
| 19 | Derek Daly | March | Suspension |
| 20 | Marc Surer | Theodore | +3 laps |