P7
Championship
2
Wins
3
Podiums
1
Poles
25
Points
9
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Gilles Villeneuve contested 15 grands prix in 1981 for Ferrari and finished P7 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 25 points, 2 wins, 3 podiums, and 1 pole position.
Their best result came at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Gilles Villeneuve finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 4 races and reached the flag in 15 classified finishes, with 9 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P13.5
Podium rate
20.0%
Net positions gained
-98
Race Results
P20
R1Grid 5Halfshaft
P16
R2Grid 7Turbo
P14
R3Grid 7Transmission
P7
R4Grid 1Quali P1
P4
3 pts
R5Grid 7
P1
9 pts
R6Grid 2
P1
9 pts
R7Grid 7
P20
R8Grid 11Electrical
P20
R9Grid 8Spun off
P10
R10Grid 8+1 Lap
P23
R11Grid 3Accident
P24
R12Grid 16Collision
P23
R13Grid 9Engine
P3
4 pts
R14Grid 11
P17
R15Grid 3Disqualified
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach | - | 5 | 20 | -15 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 7 | 16 | -9 | - |
| 3 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 7 | 14 | -7 | - |
| 4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | - |
| 5 | Zolder | - | 7 | 4 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 7 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 11 | 20 | -9 | - |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 8 | 20 | -12 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | - | 8 | 10 | -2 | - |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 3 | 23 | -20 | - |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 16 | 24 | -8 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 9 | 23 | -14 | - |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 11 | 3 | +8 | 4 |
| 15 | Las Vegas Street Circuit | - | 3 | 17 | -14 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
Gilles Villeneuve 1981 season FAQ
How did Gilles Villeneuve finish in the 1981 F1 standings?
Gilles Villeneuve finished P7 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with Ferrari.
How many races did Gilles Villeneuve win in 1981?
Gilles Villeneuve won 2 races in 1981, with 3 podiums and 1 pole position.
What was Gilles Villeneuve's best result in 1981?
Gilles Villeneuve's best 1981 result was P1 at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Monaco Grand Prix 1981
Gilles Villeneuve finished P1
Spanish Grand Prix 1981
Gilles Villeneuve finished P1
Canadian Grand Prix 1981
Gilles Villeneuve finished P3