Canada 1981
Round 14 • September 27, 1981
Circuit
Gilles Villeneuve
In the penultimate showdown of the 1981 season at Gilles Villeneuve, the championship tension ratchets up as Jacques Laffite and Nelson Piquet lock horns in a nail-biting battle on the iconic Canadian circuit. As the rain-soaked track transforms into a treacherous battlefield, drivers grapple with slippery conditions, leading to unexpected twists and breathtaking maneuvers. Rivals chase every advantage in a race that tests the limits of skill and strategy, making it an unforgettable chapter in the annals of Formula 1 history.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Laffite | 2:01:25.205 | 9 |
| 2 | John Watson | +6.233 | 6 |
| 3 | Gilles Villeneuve | +1:50.275 | 4 |
| 4 | Bruno Giacomelli | +1 lap | 3 |
| 5 | Nelson Piquet | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Elio De Angelis | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Mario Andretti | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Derek Daly | +2 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Marc Surer | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Carlos Reutemann | +3 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Michele Alboreto | +4 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Eddie Cheever | Engine | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 2 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 3 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 4 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 5 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 6 | Hector Rebaque | - | - | - |
| 7 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 8 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 9 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 10 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 11 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 12 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 13 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 14 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 15 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 16 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 17 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 18 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 19 | Marc Surer | - | - | - |
| 20 | Derek Daly | - | - | - |