P11
Championship
0
Wins
2
Podiums
1
Poles
10
Points
11
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Riccardo Patrese contested 15 grands prix in 1981 for Arrows and finished P11 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 10 points, 0 wins, 2 podiums, and 1 pole position.
Their best result came at the San Marino Grand Prix, where Riccardo Patrese finished P2. Across the year, they scored in 2 races and reached the flag in 15 classified finishes, with 11 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P14.5
Podium rate
13.3%
Net positions gained
-63
Race Results
P17
R1Grid 1Quali P1Fuel system
P3
4 pts
R2Grid 4
P7
R3Grid 9+1 Lap
P2
R4Grid 9
P23
R5Grid 4Collision
P16
R6Grid 5Gearbox
P23
R7Grid 12Brakes
P14
R8Grid 18+3 Laps
P10
R9Grid 10Engine
P19
R10Grid 13Engine
P14
R11Grid 10Engine
P19
R12Grid 10Suspension
P16
R13Grid 20Gearbox
P23
R14Grid 18Spun off
P11
R15Grid 11+4 Laps
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach | 1 | 1 | 17 | -16 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 9 | 7 | +2 | - |
| 4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | - | 9 | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 5 | Zolder | - | 4 | 23 | -19 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 5 | 16 | -11 | - |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 12 | 23 | -11 | - |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 18 | 14 | +4 | - |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 10 | 10 | ±0 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | - | 13 | 19 | -6 | - |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 10 | 14 | -4 | - |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 10 | 19 | -9 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 20 | 16 | +4 | - |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 18 | 23 | -5 | - |
| 15 | Las Vegas Street Circuit | - | 11 | 11 | ±0 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
Riccardo Patrese 1981 season FAQ
How did Riccardo Patrese finish in the 1981 F1 standings?
Riccardo Patrese finished P11 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with Arrows.
How many races did Riccardo Patrese win in 1981?
Riccardo Patrese won 0 races in 1981, with 2 podiums and 1 pole position.
What was Riccardo Patrese's best result in 1981?
Riccardo Patrese's best 1981 result was P2 at the San Marino Grand Prix.
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San Marino Grand Prix 1981
Riccardo Patrese finished P2
Brazilian Grand Prix 1981
Riccardo Patrese finished P3
Argentine Grand Prix 1981
Riccardo Patrese finished P7