INTERNATIONAL RACE RESULTS OF 1981 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

Champion Driver – Nelson Pique Santo Maior

Champion Car – Williams FW07C-Cosworth V8

Date / Race and Distance / Location / First / Second / Third / Fourth / Fifth / Sixth / Winner’s Speed k.p.h / Fastest Lap / Time Min. Sec

Mar. 15, USA (West) GP – 261 700 kms, Long Beach,
A. Jones (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), N. Piquet (Brabham BT49C-Cos V8), M. Andretti (Alfra Romeo 179C-V12), E. Cheever (Tyrrell 010-Cos), P. Tambay (Theodore-Cos V8),
140.979, A. Jones (Williams-Cos V8), 1.20.901.

Mar. 29, Brazilian GP – 311 922 kms, Rio de Janeiro,
C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), A. Jones (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), R. Patrese (Arrows A3-Cos V8), M. Surer (Ensign N1808-Cos V8), E. de Angelis (Lotus 81-Cos V8), J. Laffite (Talbot JS17-Matra V12),
155.450, M. Surer (Ensign-Cos V8), 1.54.302.

Apr. 12, Argentine GP – 316 310 kms, Buenos Aires,
N. Pique (Brabham BT49C-Cos V8), C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), A. Prost (Renault RE208-V6 t/c), A. Jones (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), R. Arnoux (Renault RE20B-V6 t/c), E. de Angelis (Lotus B1-Cos V8),
200.630, N. Piquet (Brabham-Cos V8), 1.45.287.

May 3, San Marino GP – 302 400 kms, Imola,
N. Piquet (Brabham BT49C-Cos V8), R. Patrese (Arrows A3-Cos V8), C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), H. Rebaque (Brabham BT49C-Cos V8), D. Pironi (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), A. de Cesaris (McLaren M29F-Cos V8),
162.870, G. Villeneuve (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), 1.48.064.

May 17, Belgian GP – 230 150 kms, Zolder,
C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), J. Laffite (Talbot JS17 Matra V12), N. Mansell (Lotus 81 Cos V8), G. Villeneuve (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), E. de Angelis (Lotus 81-Cos V8), E. Cheever (Tyrrell 010-Cos V8),
180.445, C. Reutemann (Williams-Cos V8), 1.23.300.

May 31, Monaco GP – 251 712 kms, Monte Carlo,
G. Villeneuve (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), A. Jones (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), J. Laffite (Talbot JS17 Matra V12), D. Pironi (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), E. Cheever (Tyrrell 010-Cos V8), M. Surer (Ensign N180B-Cos V8),
132.030, A. Jones (Williams-Cos V8), 1.27.46.

June 21, Spanish GP – 264 960 kms, Jarama,
G. Villeneuve (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), J. Laffite (Talbot JS17-Matra V12), J. Watson (McLaren MP4-Cos V8), C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), E. de Angelis (Lotus 87-Cos V8), N. Mansell (Lotus 87-Cos V8),
149.100, A. Jones (Williams Cos V8), 1.17.816.

July 5, French GP – 304 000 kms, Dijon-Prenois,
A. Prost (Renault RE30-V6 t/c), J. Watson (McLaren MP4-Cos V8), N. Piquet (Brabham BT49C-Cos V8), R. Arnoux (Renault RE30-V6 t/c), D. Pironi (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), E. de Angelis (Lotus 87-Cos V8),
190.392, A. Prost (Renault V6 t/c), 1.09.14.

July 18, British GP – 320 824 kms, Silverstone,
J. Watson (McLaren MP4-Cos V8), C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), J. Laffite (Talbot JS17-Matra V12), E. Cheever (Tyrrell 010-Cos V8), H. Rebaque (Brabham BT49C Cos V8), S. Borgudd (ATS-Cos V8),
221.509, R. Arnoux (Renault V6 t/c), 1.15.067.

Aug. 2, German GP – 305 505 kms, Hockenheimring,
N. Piquet (Brabham BT49C-Cos V8), A. Prost (Renault RE30-V6 t/c), J. Laffite (Talbot JS17 Matra V12), H. Rebaque, Brabham BT 49C-Cos V8), E. Cheever (Tyrrell 011-Cos V8), J. Watson (McLaren MP4-Cos V8),
213.294.

Aug. 16, Austrian GP – 314 947 kms, Osterreichring,
J. Laffite (Talbot JS17 Matra V12), R. Arnoux (Renault RE30 V6 t/c), N. Piquet (Brabham BT49C Cos), A. Jones (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), J. Watson (McLaren MP4-Cos V8),
215.698, J. Laffite (Talbot Matra V12), 1.37.62.

Aug. 30, Dutch GP – 306 144 kms, Zandvoort,
A. Prost (Renault RE30-V6 t/c), N. Piquet (Brabham BT49C Cos V8), A. Jones (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), H. Rebaque (Brabham BT49C-Cos V8), E. de Angelis (Lotus 87-Cos V8), E. Salazar (Ensign N180B-Cos V8),
183.002, A. Jones (Williams-Cos V8), 1.21.83.

Sept. 13, Italian GP – 301 600 kms, Monza,
A. Prost (Renault RE30 V6 t/c), A. Jones (Williams FW07C Cos V8), C. Reutemann (Williams FW07C-Cos V8), E. de Angelis (Lotus 87-Cos V8), D. Pironi (Ferrari 126CK V6 t/c), N. Piquet (Brabham BT49C Cos V8),
209.000, C. Reutemann (Williams Matra V12), 1.37.528.

Sept. 27, Canadian GP – 277 830 kms, Montreal,
J. Laffite (Talbot JS17-Matra V12), J. Watson (McLaren MP4 Cos V8), G. Villeneuve (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), B. Giacomelli (Alfa Romeo) 179C-V12), N.Piquet (Brabham BT49C-Cos V8), E. de Angelis (Lotus 87-Cos V8),
137.200, J. Watson Cos V8), 1.49.475.

Oct. 17, Las Vegas GP – 273 000 kms, Las Vegas,
A. Jones (Williams FW07C Cos V8), A. Prost (Renault RE30 V6 t/c), B. Giacomelli (Alfa Romeo 179C V12), N. Mansell (Lotus 87-Cos V8), N. Pique (Brabham 8T49C-Cos V8), J. Laffite (Talbot JS17-Matra V12),
157.554, D. Pironi (Ferrari 126CK-V6 t/c), 1.20.156.

Driver’s Championship Placings: 1st: N. Piquet, 2nd: C. Reutemann, 3rd: A. Jones.
Manufacturer’s Championship Placings: 1st: Williams-Cosworth, 2nd: Brabham-Cosworth, 3rd: Renault

WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPSIONSHIP
(For Manufacturers and Drivers)

Champion Car – Lancia Turbo Montecarlo

Date / Race and Distance / Location / First / Second / Third / Fourth / Fifth / Sixth / Winner’s Speed k.p.h

*Feb. 1, Daytona 24 hrs, Florida,
B. Redman/R. Rahal/R. Garretson (Porsche Turbo 935), D. Bell/R. Akin/C. Siebert (Porsche Turbo 935), W. Koll/J. Kilne/R. McFarlin (Porsche 911S), F. Carney/D. Davenport/R. Johnson (Datsun 280ZX), C. Facetti/M. Finotto/E. Pirro (Lancia Turbo Montecarlo), H. Stuck/A. Gebhardt/W. Brun (BMW 3.5 M1), 184.30.

Mar. 21, Sebring 12hr, Florida,
H. Haywood/B. Levin/A. Holbert (Porsche Turbo 935), R. Cooke/R. Woods/S. McKitterick (Porsche Turbo 935), M. Minter/M. Hinze/W. Whittington (Porsche Turbo 935), R. Stommelen/H. Meister/H. Grohs (Porsche Turbo 935), D. Aese/P. Smith/C. Kendall (Porsche Carrera 924), G. Moretti/C. Mendez/M. deNarvaez (Porsche Turbo 935), 170.68.

Apr. 12, Mugello 1,000 kms, Italy,
Sig. L Lombardi/G. Francia (Osella PA9-BMW), J. Cooper/D. Wood (Porsche Turbo 935), A. Fischaber/M. Ketterer (BMW 320), C. Bussi/J. Guerin (Porsche Turbo 935), F. Servanin/P. F. Rousselot/L. Ferrier (BMW 3.5 M1), M. Benusiglio/L de Angelis (Osella PA8 Ford), 154.55.

*Apr 26, Monza 1,000 kms, Italy,
E. Doren/J. Lassig/G. Holup (Porsche Turbo 935), Sig L. Lombardi/G. Francia (Osella PA9-BMW), “Gimax”/L. Moreschi (Osella PA9 BMW), T. Fabi/D. Quester (BMW 3.5 M1), S. Brunn/E. Jordan (Porsche 908/80), F. Servanin/P. F. Rousselot/L. Ferrier (BMW 3.5 M1), 152.87.

*May 10, BRDC 6hrs, Silverstone,
H. Grohs/W. Rohrl/D. Schornstein (Porsche Turbo 935), D. Bell/D. Hobbs/S. O’Rourke (BMW 3.5 M1), S. Brunn/E. Jordan (Porsche 908 80), Sig. L. Lombardi/G. Francia (Osella PA9-BMW), E. Doren/J. Lassig (Porsche Turbo 935), R. Rahal/P. Lovett/R. Akin (Porsche Turbo 935), 161. 49.

*May 24, ADAC 1,000 kms (Race Stopped at 388 kms), Nürburgring,
H. Stuck/N. Piquet (BMW 3.5 M1), J. Mass/R. Jost (Porsche 908 80), R. Wollek/P. Henn/A. Y. Smith (Porsche Turbo 935), H. Heyer/P. Ghinzani (Lancia Turbo Montecarlo), E. Doren/J. Lassig (Porsche Turbo 935), V. Merl/J. Barth (Porsche 908 4),170.20.

*June 13/14, Le Mans 24hrs, France,
J. Isckx/D. Bell (Porsche Turbo 936), J. Haran/J. Schlesser/P. Streif (Rondeau-Cosworth V8), G. Spice/F. Migault (Rondeau-Cosworth V8), J. Cooper/D. Wood/C. Bourgeoignie (Porsche Turbo 935), J. C. Andruet/C. Ballot-Lena/H. Regout (Ferrari 512 Boxer), A. C. Verney/R. Garretson/R. Cooke (Porsche Turbo 935), 201.06.

June 28, Enna 6hrs, Sicily,
G. Edwards/E. de Villota (Lola T600 Cosworth V8), Sig. L. Lombardi/G. Francis (Osella PA9-BMW), “Gimax”/L. Moreschi (Osella PA9-BMW), E. Dorjen/A. Pallavicini (Porsche Turbo 935), D. Truffo/C. Violati (Ferrari 512 Boxer), G. Ciuti/F. Uncini (Osella PA7-BMW), 166.26.

July 4, Daytona 250 mls, Florida,
H. Haywood/M. de Narvaez (Porsche Turbo 935), D. Cowart/K. Miller (BMW 3.5 M1), J. Paul Snr/J. Paul Jnr (Porsche Turbo 935), R. Tilton (Porsche Turbo 935), D. Davenport/F. Carney (Datsun 280 ZX), – , 175.15.

*July 12, Watkins Glen 6hrs, United States,
M. Alboreto/R. Patrese (Lancia Turbo Montecarlo), H. Pescarolo/A. de Cesaris (Lancia Turbo Montecarlo), R. Garretson/J. Rutherford/R. Mears (Porsche Turbo 935), J. Fitzpatrick/J. Busby (Porsche Turbo 935), M. Hinze/D. Whittington/P. Henn (Porsche Turbo 935), R. Rahal/G. Moretti (Porsche Turbo 935), 148.81.

July 25/26, Spa-Francorchamps 24 hrs, Belgium,
P. Dieudonne/T. Walkinshaw (Mazda RX7), J. C. Andruet/E. Joosen (BMW 53), V. Woodman/J. Buncombe/P. Clark (Ford Capri V6), J. Xhenceva/D. Herregods/U. Grano (BMW 53), M. Duez./J. Allam/C. Nicholson/W. Percy (Mazda RX7), H. Blackburn/R. Akin/J. Morrison (Ford Capri V6), 132.73.

Aug. 16, Mosport 1,000 kms, Canada,
R. Stommelen/H. Meister/H. Grohs (Porsche Turbo 935), B. Redman/E. Wietzes (Lola T600 Chevy V8), E. Field/W. Whittington (Porsche Turbo 935), D. Cowart/K. Miller (BMW 3.5 M1), P. Henn/E. Doren (Porsche Turbo 935), J. Fitzpatrick/J. Busby (Porsche Turbo 935), 150.73.

Aug. 23, Road America 500 mls, United States,
R. Stommelen/H. Grohs (Porsche Turbo 935), B. Redman/S. Posey (Lola T600 Chevy V8), C. Cord/J. Adams (Lola T600Chevy V8), R. Garretson/T. Gloy (Porsche Turbo 935), J.Fitzpatrick/J. Busby (Porsche Turbo 935), R. Rahal/G. Moretti (Porsche Turbo 935), 169.64.

Sept. 6, Vallelunga, Italy,
CANCELLED

Sept. 20, Dijon-Prenois, France,
CANCELLED

Oct. 4, BRSCC 1,000 kms, Brands Hatch,
G. Edwards/E. de Villota (Lola T600 Cosworth V8), R. Garretson/R. Rahal (Porsche Turbo 935), D. Bell/C. Craft (BMW 3.5 M1), J. Cooper/D. Wood (Porsche Turbo 935), Sig. L. Lombardi/G. Francia (Osella PA9-BMW), D. Schornstein/H. Grohs (Porsche Turbo 935), 160.80.

Manufacturer’s Championship: 1st: Lancia, 2nd: Porsche, 3rd: BMW
Driver’s Championship: 1st: R. Garretson, 2nd: H. Grohs, 3rd: R. Rahal

FORMULA ONE
(Non-Championship)

Date / Race and Distance / Location / First / Second / Third / Fourth / Fifth / Sixth / Winner’s Speed k.p.h

Feb. 7, South African GP- 316 kms,
Kyalami, C. Reutemann (Williams FW07H Cos V8), N. Piquet (Brabham BT49 Cos V8), E. de Angelis (Lotus 81 Cos V8), K. Rosberg (Fittipaldi F8C Cos V9), J. Watson (McLaren M29C Cos V8), R. Patrese (Arrows A3 Cos V8), 180.74.

May 4, Brands Hatch, England, CANCELLED.

500 MILE RACES
(to USAC Rules)

Date / Race and Distance / Location / First / Second / Third / Fourth / Fifth / Sixth / Winner’s Speed k.p.h

May 24, Indianapolis – 500 mls, Indiana, R. Unser (Penske PC9B Cos t/c V8), M. Andretti (Wildcat Cos t/c V8), V. Schoppan (McLaren M24B Cos t/c V8), K. Cogan (Phoenix Cox t/c V8), G. Brabham (Penske PC9 Cos t/c V8), S. Kinser (Longhorn Cos t/c V8), 222. 83.