1981 · Round 11 / 15Completed
1981 Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull Ring · Spielberg, Austria
Winner
Jacques Laffite
Ligier · 1:27:36.470
Jacques Laffite won the 1981 Austrian Grand Prix for Ligier, finishing 5.170 seconds ahead of René Arnoux (Renault), with Nelson Piquet (Brabham) completing the podium. René Arnoux had taken pole position.
It was round 11 of 15 of the 1981 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on 16 August 1981.
After round 11, Carlos Reutemann led the 1981 drivers' championship on 45 points, 6 ahead of Nelson Piquet. Williams led the constructors' standings on 72 points.
1981 Austrian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1981 Austrian Grand Prix?
The 1981 Austrian Grand Prix took place on 16 August 1981. It was round 11 of 15 of the 1981 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1981 Austrian Grand Prix held?
The 1981 Austrian Grand Prix was held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.
Who won the 1981 Austrian Grand Prix?
Jacques Laffite won the 1981 Austrian Grand Prix for Ligier, ahead of and .