Monaco Grand Prix

Round 6 · Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco

1981-05-31

Winner: Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari)

P2
Alan Jones
Williams · +39.910
P3
Jacques Laffite
Ligier · +1:29.240

Who won the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix?

The 1981 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Gilles Villeneuve driving for Ferrari, starting from 2nd on the grid. Alan Jones finished second, +39.910 behind, with Jacques Laffite completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 13 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 6 of the 1981 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Didier Pironi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P17 to finish P4.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Gilles Villeneuve9
2Alan Jones6
3Jacques Laffite4
4Didier Pironi3
5Eddie Cheever2
6Marc Surer1
7Patrick Tambay0
RNelson Piquet0
RJohn Watson0
RMichele Alboreto0
RBruno Giacomelli0
RAlain Prost0
RCarlos Reutemann0
RElio de Angelis0
RRené Arnoux0
RRiccardo Patrese0
RNigel Mansell0
RSiegfried Stohr0
RAndrea de Cesaris0
RMario Andretti0

1981 Monaco Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari) won the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix on 1981-05-31 at Circuit de Monaco.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix?+
P1: Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari). P2: Alan Jones (Williams), +39.910 behind. P3: Jacques Laffite (Ligier), +1:29.240 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Nelson Piquet took pole position for the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix with Gilles Villeneuve taking victory.