P5
Championship
3
Wins
6
Podiums
2
Poles
43
Points
9
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Alain Prost contested 15 grands prix in 1981 for Renault and finished P5 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 43 points, 3 wins, 6 podiums, and 2 pole positions.
Their best result came at the French Grand Prix, where Alain Prost finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 6 races and reached the flag in 15 classified finishes, with 9 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P11.9
Podium rate
40.0%
Net positions gained
-107
Race Results
P23
R1Grid 14Collision
P18
R2Grid 5Collision
P3
4 pts
R3Grid 2
P23
R4Grid 4Gearbox
P22
R5Grid 12Clutch
P12
R6Grid 9Engine
P22
R7Grid 5Spun off
P1
9 pts
R8Grid 3
P15
R9Grid 2Distributor
P2
6 pts
R10Grid 1Quali P1
P20
R11Grid 2Suspension
P1
9 pts
R12Grid 1Quali P1
P1
9 pts
R13Grid 3
P14
R14Grid 4Collision
P2
R15Grid 5
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach | - | 14 | 23 | -9 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 5 | 18 | -13 | - |
| 3 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | - | 4 | 23 | -19 | - |
| 5 | Zolder | - | 12 | 22 | -10 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 9 | 12 | -3 | - |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 5 | 22 | -17 | - |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 2 | 15 | -13 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 2 | 20 | -18 | - |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 4 | 14 | -10 | - |
| 15 | Las Vegas Street Circuit | - | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
Points Accumulation
R1R15
Alain Prost 1981 season FAQ
How did Alain Prost finish in the 1981 F1 standings?
Alain Prost finished P5 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with Renault.
How many races did Alain Prost win in 1981?
Alain Prost won 3 races in 1981, with 6 podiums and 2 pole positions.
What was Alain Prost's best result in 1981?
Alain Prost's best 1981 result was P1 at the French Grand Prix.