March-Ford
Ronnie Peterson finished P2 in the 1971 World Drivers' Championship with 33 points. Across 11 races: 0 wins, 5 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P2.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South African Grand Prix | March-Ford | 13 | P10 | +2 Laps | |
| 2 | Spanish Grand Prix | March-Ford | 13 | P18 | Ignition | |
| 3 | Monaco Grand Prix | March-Ford | 6 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 4 | Dutch Grand Prix | March-Ford | 13 | P4 | 3 | +2 Laps |
| 5 | French Grand Prix | March-Alfa Romeo | 12 |
| P20 |
| Engine |
| 6 | British Grand Prix | March-Ford | 5 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 7 | German Grand Prix | March-Ford | 3 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 8 | Austrian Grand Prix | March-Ford | 11 | P8 | +1 Lap |
| 9 | Italian Grand Prix | March-Ford | 6 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 10 | Canadian Grand Prix | March-Ford | 6 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 11 | United States Grand Prix | March-Ford | 11 | P3 | 4 | Finished |