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1981 French Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1981 French 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
- 8
- Grand Prix
- French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Dijon-Prenois
- Winner
- Alain Prost
- Classified drivers
- 23
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | René Arnoux | Renault | Finished |
| 2 | John Watson | McLaren | Finished |
| 3 | Alain Prost | Renault | Finished |
| 4 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 5 | Andrea de Cesaris | McLaren | +2 laps |
| 6 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Suspension |
| 7 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | +2 laps |
| 8 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 9 | Alan Jones | Williams | +4 laps |
| 10 | Mario Andretti | Alfa Romeo | +1 lap |
| 11 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Electrical |
| 12 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | +3 laps |
| 13 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 14 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 15 | Héctor Rebaque | Brabham | +2 laps |
| 16 | Patrick Tambay | Ligier | Wheel bearing |
| 17 | Keke Rosberg | Fittipaldi | Suspension |
| 18 | Riccardo Patrese | Arrows | +3 laps |
| 19 | Eddie Cheever | Tyrrell | +3 laps |
| 20 | Derek Daly | March | Engine |