United States Grand Prix West
Round 1 of 1981
Circuit
Long Beach
California
Country
USA
Date
Mar 15, 1981
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Jones N/A | Williams | 2 | 80 | 1:50:41.330 | 9 |
| 2 | Carlos Reutemann N/A | Williams | 3 | 80 | +9.190 | 6 |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet N/A | Brabham | 4 | 80 | +34.920 | 4 |
| 4 | Mario Andretti N/A | Alfa Romeo | 6 | 80 | +49.310 | 3 |
| 5 | Eddie Cheever N/A | Tyrrell | 8 | 80 | +1:06.700 | 2 |
| 6 | Patrick Tambay N/A | Theodore | 17 | 79 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 7 | Chico Serra N/A | Fittipaldi | 18 | 78 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 8 | René Arnoux N/A | Renault | 20 | 77 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 9 | Marc Surer N/A | Ensign | 19 | 70 | Fuel system | 0 |
| 10 | Didier Pironi N/A | Ferrari | 11 | 67 | Fuel system | 0 |
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Jarier N/A | Ligier | 10 | 64 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 12 | Hector Rebaque N/A | Brabham | 15 | 49 | Accident | 0 |
| 13 | Bruno Giacomelli N/A | Alfa Romeo | 9 | 41 | Collision | 0 |
| 14 | Jacques Laffite N/A | Ligier | 12 | 41 | Collision | 0 |
| 15 | Keke Rosberg N/A | Fittipaldi | 16 | 41 | Engine | 0 |
| 16 | Jan Lammers N/A | ATS | 21 | 41 | Collision | 0 |
| 17 | Riccardo Patrese N/A | Arrows | 1 | 33 | Fuel system | 0 |
| 18 | Beppe Gabbiani N/A | Osella | 24 | 26 | Accident | 0 |
| 19 | Nigel Mansell N/A | Team Lotus | 7 | 25 | Accident | 0 |
| 20 | Gilles Villeneuve N/A | Ferrari | 5 | 17 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| 21 | John Watson N/A | McLaren | 23 | 16 | Brakes | 0 |
| 22 | Elio de Angelis N/A | Team Lotus | 13 | 13 | Accident | 0 |
| 23 | Alain Prost N/A | Renault | 14 | 0 | Collision | 0 |
| 24 | Andrea de Cesaris N/A | McLaren | 22 | 0 | Collision | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1981 United States Grand Prix West took place at Long Beach in USA. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.
24 drivers completed the race, with Alan Jones taking the victory.