Who won the 1981 French Grand Prix?
The 1981 French Grand Prix was won by Alain Prost driving for Renault, starting from 3rd on the grid. John Watson finished second, +2.290 behind, with Nelson Piquet completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 8 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 8 of the 1981 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Dijon-Prenois in Dijon, France. Didier Pironi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 9 positions from P14 to finish P5.
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1981 French Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 1981 French Grand Prix?+
Alain Prost (Renault) won the 1981 French Grand Prix on 1981-07-05 at Dijon-Prenois.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1981 French Grand Prix?+
P1: Alain Prost (Renault). P2: John Watson (McLaren), +2.290 behind. P3: Nelson Piquet (Brabham), +24.220 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1981 French Grand Prix?+
René Arnoux took pole position for the 1981 French Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1981 French Grand Prix?+
Renault won the 1981 French Grand Prix with Alain Prost taking victory.