Belgium 1981
Round 5 • May 17, 1981
Circuit
Zolder
Zolder becomes the stage for an unforgettable showdown as the 1981 season heats up, with team tensions reaching a fever pitch and rivalries simmering beneath the surface. Amidst a backdrop of mechanical meltdowns and strategic gambits, drivers battle not just their competitors, but the narrow, unforgiving circuit itself. This race tests the nerves and skill of every driver, promising edge-of-the-seat drama from start to finish.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann | 1:16:31.610 | 9 |
| 2 | Jacques Laffite | +36.060 | 6 |
| 3 | Nigel Mansell | +43.690 | 4 |
| 4 | Gilles Villeneuve | +47.640 | 3 |
| 5 | Elio De Angelis | +49.200 | 2 |
| 6 | Eddie Cheever | +52.510 | 1 |
| 7 | John Watson | +1:01.660 | 0 |
| 8 | Didier Pironi | +1:32.040 | 0 |
| 9 | Bruno Giacomelli | +1:35.580 | 0 |
| 10 | Mario Andretti | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Marc Surer | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Michele Alboreto | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Piercarlo Ghinzani | +4 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 3 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 4 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 5 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 6 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 7 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 8 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 9 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 10 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 11 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 12 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 13 | Siegfried Stohr | - | - | - |
| 14 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 15 | Marc Surer | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 17 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 18 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 19 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 20 | Chico Serra | - | - | - |