1981 · Round 1 / 15Completed
1981 United States Grand Prix West
Long Beach · California, USA
Winner
Alan Jones
Williams · 1:50:41.330
Alan Jones won the 1981 United States Grand Prix West for Williams, finishing 9.190 seconds ahead of Carlos Reutemann (Williams), with Nelson Piquet (Brabham) completing the podium. Riccardo Patrese had taken pole position.
It was round 1 of 15 of the 1981 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Long Beach in California, USA on 15 March 1981.
After round 1, Alan Jones led the 1981 drivers' championship on 9 points, 3 ahead of Carlos Reutemann. Williams led the constructors' standings on 15 points.
1981 United States Grand Prix West: quick facts
When was the 1981 United States Grand Prix West?
The 1981 United States Grand Prix West took place on 15 March 1981. It was round 1 of 15 of the 1981 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1981 United States Grand Prix West held?
The 1981 United States Grand Prix West was held at Long Beach in California, USA.
Who won the 1981 United States Grand Prix West?
Alan Jones won the 1981 United States Grand Prix West for Williams, ahead of and .