1981 · Round 8 / 15Completed
1981 French Grand Prix
Dijon-Prenois · Dijon, France
Winner
Alain Prost
Renault · 1:35:48.130
Alain Prost won the 1981 French Grand Prix for Renault, finishing 2.290 seconds ahead of John Watson (McLaren), with Nelson Piquet (Brabham) completing the podium. René Arnoux had taken pole position.
It was round 8 of 15 of the 1981 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Dijon-Prenois in Dijon, France on 5 July 1981.
After round 8, Carlos Reutemann led the 1981 drivers' championship on 37 points, 11 ahead of Nelson Piquet. Williams led the constructors' standings on 61 points.
Results
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1981 French Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1981 French Grand Prix?
The 1981 French Grand Prix took place on 5 July 1981. It was round 8 of 15 of the 1981 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1981 French Grand Prix held?
The 1981 French Grand Prix was held at Dijon-Prenois in Dijon, France.
Who won the 1981 French Grand Prix?
Alain Prost won the 1981 French Grand Prix for Renault, ahead of John Watson and Nelson Piquet.