Pit Lane F1
McLaren
Andrea de Cesaris finished P18 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with 1 point. Across 15 races: 0 wins, 0 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P6.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix West | McLaren | 22 | P24 | Collision | |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 20 | P21 | Engine | |
| 3 | Argentine Grand Prix | McLaren | 18 | P11 | +2 Laps | |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | P6 | 1 | Finished |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 23 |
| P19 |
| Gearbox |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | P19 | Collision |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | P24 | Accident |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | P11 | +2 Laps |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P22 | Spun off |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | P23 | Collision |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 18 | P8 | +1 Lap |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | — | P25 | Withdrew |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 16 | P7 | Puncture |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | P13 | Spun off |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | P12 | +6 Laps |