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1981 Belgian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1981 Belgian 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
- 5
- Grand Prix
- Belgian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit Zolder
- Winner
- Carlos Reutemann
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | Finished |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Accident |
| 3 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | Finished |
| 4 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | Collision |
| 5 | John Watson | McLaren | Finished |
| 6 | Alan Jones | Williams | Accident |
| 7 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Finished |
| 8 | Eddie Cheever | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 9 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Finished |
| 10 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 11 | Keke Rosberg | Fittipaldi | Gearbox |
| 12 | Alain Prost | Renault | Clutch |
| 13 | Siegfried Stohr | Arrows | Collision |
| 14 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 15 | Marc Surer | Ensign | +2 laps |
| 16 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | Ligier | Transmission |
| 17 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Finished |
| 18 | Mario Andretti | Alfa Romeo | +1 lap |
| 19 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | +2 laps |
| 20 | Chico Serra | Fittipaldi | Engine |