Ferrari
Gilles Villeneuve finished P7 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with 25 points. Across 15 races: 2 wins, 3 podiums and 1 pole position, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 5 | P20 | Halfshaft | |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P16 | Turbo | |
| 3 | Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P14 | Transmission | |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P7 | Finished | |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 |
| P4 |
| 3 |
| Finished |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P20 | Electrical |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P20 | Spun off |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P10 | +1 Lap |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P23 | Accident |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 16 | P24 | Collision |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P23 | Engine |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P17 | Disqualified |