1981 Standings — Round 1
R2After United States Grand Prix West
Drivers' Championship
| Pos | ± | Driver | Team | Wins | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Jones | Williams | 1 | 9 | - | |
| 2 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | - | 6 | -3 | |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | - | 4 | -5 | |
| 4 | Mario Andretti | Alfa Romeo | - | 3 | -6 | |
| 5 | Eddie Cheever | Tyrrell | - | 2 | -7 | |
| 6 | Patrick Tambay | Theodore | - | 1 | -8 |
