American- Championship
- 12th40 pts to the leader
- Points
- 10pts14 rounds started
Eddie Cheever, an American driver, raced for Tyrrell in the 1981 Formula 1 season with car number 3. Cheever was born on 10 January 1958. Cheever finished 12th in the 1981 drivers' championship with 10 points and no wins or podiums – 40 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
Cheever's best result was 4th at the British Grand Prix. Cheever's teammate was Michele Alboreto; Cheever led their qualifying head-to-head 6–3 and trailed the race head-to-head 4–5.
Cheever scored points in 5 of 14 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Cheever gained a net 55 places across 7 classified finishes. Cheever scored 100% of Tyrrell's 1981 total of 10 points.
Final 1981 results after 15 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
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Eddie Cheever: quick facts
Short answers about Cheever's 1981 season.
What team did Eddie Cheever drive for in 1981?
Eddie Cheever drove for Tyrrell in the 1981 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Eddie Cheever use in 1981?
Eddie Cheever raced with car number 3 in 1981.
How many points did Eddie Cheever score in 1981?
Eddie Cheever scored 10 points in 1981 and finished 12th in the drivers' championship, 40 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
How many races did Eddie Cheever win in 1981?
Eddie Cheever did not win a Grand Prix in 1981. Cheever's best result was 4th at the British Grand Prix.
Who was Eddie Cheever's teammate in 1981?
Michele Alboreto was Eddie Cheever's teammate at Tyrrell in 1981. Cheever led the qualifying head-to-head 6–3 and trailed the race head-to-head 4–5.
