Pit Lane F1
Arrows
Riccardo Patrese finished P11 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with 10 points. Across 15 races: 0 wins, 2 podiums and 1 pole position, with a best finish of P2.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix West | Arrows | 1 | P17 | Fuel system | |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Arrows | 4 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 3 | Argentine Grand Prix | Arrows | 9 | P7 | +1 Lap | |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | Arrows | 9 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | Arrows | 4 |
| P23 |
| Collision |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | Arrows | 5 | P16 | Gearbox |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | Arrows | 12 | P23 | Brakes |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Arrows | 18 | P14 | +3 Laps |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Arrows | 10 | P10 | Engine |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Arrows | 13 | P19 | Engine |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | Arrows | 10 | P14 | Engine |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Arrows | 10 | P19 | Suspension |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Arrows | 20 | P16 | Gearbox |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Arrows | 18 | P23 | Spun off |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Arrows | 11 | P11 | +4 Laps |