
Spain 1981
Round 7 • June 21, 1981
Circuit
Jarama
At Jarama, a tactical showdown unfolds as five cars remain glued together throughout the race, each vying for the top spot in an electrifying display of precision and nerve. With overtaking nearly impossible on the narrow, twisting circuit, the tension reaches a fever pitch as drivers jostle for position, every move laden with risk. It's a masterclass in defensive driving and strategic brilliance that keeps fans on the edge of their seats until the very last lap.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilles Villeneuve | 1:46:35.010 | 9 |
| 2 | Jacques Laffite | +0.220 | 6 |
| 3 | John Watson | +0.580 | 4 |
| 4 | Carlos Reutemann | +1.010 | 3 |
| 5 | Elio De Angelis | +1.240 | 2 |
| 6 | Nigel Mansell | +28.580 | 1 |
| 7 | Alan Jones | +56.580 | 0 |
| 8 | Mario Andretti | +1:00.800 | 0 |
| 9 | Rene Arnoux | +1:07.080 | 0 |
| 10 | Bruno Giacomelli | +1:13.650 | 0 |
| 11 | Chico Serra | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Keke Rosberg | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Patrick Tambay | +2 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Eliseo Salazar | +3 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Didier Pironi | +4 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Derek Daly | +5 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 2 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 3 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 4 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 5 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 6 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 7 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 8 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 9 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 10 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 11 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 12 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 13 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 14 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 15 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 16 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 17 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 18 | Hector Rebaque | - | - | - |
| 19 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 20 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |