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1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1981 Caesars Palace 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
- 15
- Grand Prix
- Caesars Palace Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Caesars Palace
- Winner
- Alan Jones
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | +1 lap |
| 2 | Alan Jones | Williams | Finished |
| 3 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Incorrect grid formation |
| 4 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 5 | Alain Prost | Renault | Finished |
| 6 | John Watson | McLaren | Finished |
| 7 | Patrick Tambay | Ligier | Accident |
| 8 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Finished |
| 9 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 10 | Mario Andretti | Alfa Romeo | Suspension |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | +4 laps |
| 12 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Finished |
| 13 | René Arnoux | Renault | Electrical |
| 14 | Andrea de Cesaris | McLaren | +6 laps |
| 15 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Water leak |
| 16 | Héctor Rebaque | Brabham | Throttle |
| 17 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | Engine |
| 18 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | +2 laps |
| 19 | Eddie Cheever | Tyrrell | Engine |
| 20 | Keke Rosberg | Fittipaldi | +2 laps |