Tyrrell
Eddie Cheever finished P12 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with 10 points. Across 14 races: 0 wins, 0 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P4.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix West | Tyrrell | 8 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 14 | P14 | Not classified | |
| 3 | Argentine Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 13 | P24 | Clutch | |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 19 | P19 | Collision | |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 8 |
| P6 |
| 1 |
| Finished |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 15 | P5 | 2 | +2 Laps |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 20 | P17 | Not classified |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 19 | P13 | +3 Laps |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 23 | P4 | 3 | +1 Lap |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 18 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | P13 | Suspension |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 17 | P21 | Spun off |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 14 | P12 | Engine |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 19 | P20 | Engine |