1981 · Round 9 / 15Completed
1981 British Grand Prix
Silverstone Circuit · Silverstone, UK
Winner
John Watson
McLaren · 1:26:54.800
John Watson won the 1981 British Grand Prix for McLaren, finishing 40.650 seconds ahead of Carlos Reutemann (Williams), with Jacques Laffite (Ligier) completing the podium. René Arnoux had taken pole position.
It was round 9 of 15 of the 1981 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK on 18 July 1981.
After round 9, Carlos Reutemann led the 1981 drivers' championship on 43 points, 17 ahead of Nelson Piquet. Williams led the constructors' standings on 67 points.
1981 British Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1981 British Grand Prix?
The 1981 British Grand Prix took place on 18 July 1981. It was round 9 of 15 of the 1981 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1981 British Grand Prix held?
The 1981 British Grand Prix was held at Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, UK.
Who won the 1981 British Grand Prix?
John Watson won the 1981 British Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of Carlos Reutemann and .