France 1981
Round 8 • July 5, 1981
Circuit
Dijon-Prenois
The 1981 French Grand Prix at Dijon-Prenois is a tale of tenacity and tire strategies as the narrow circuit becomes an arena for fierce battles. Amidst the sweltering July heat, two titans of the sport engage in a gripping duel, with each driver pushing the limits of grip and endurance. As rivalries simmer and sparks fly, the tension is palpable, making every lap a testament to skill and sheer will.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | 1:35:48.130 | 9 |
| 2 | John Watson | +2.290 | 6 |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | +24.220 | 4 |
| 4 | Rene Arnoux | +42.300 | 3 |
| 5 | Didier Pironi | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Elio De Angelis | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Nigel Mansell | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Mario Andretti | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Hector Rebaque | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Carlos Reutemann | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Andrea De Cesaris | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Marc Surer | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Eddie Cheever | +3 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Riccardo Patrese | +3 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Bruno Giacomelli | +3 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Michele Alboreto | +3 laps | 0 |
| 17 | Alan Jones | +4 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 2 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 3 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 4 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 5 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 7 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 8 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 9 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 10 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 11 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 12 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 13 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 14 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 15 | Hector Rebaque | - | - | - |
| 16 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 17 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 18 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 19 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 20 | Derek Daly | - | - | - |