Pit Lane F1
Renault
Alain Prost finished P5 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with 43 points. Across 15 races: 3 wins, 6 podiums and 2 pole positions, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix West | Renault | 14 | P23 | Collision | |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Renault | 5 | P18 | Collision | |
| 3 | Argentine Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | Renault | 4 | P23 | Gearbox | |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | Renault | 12 |
| P22 |
| Clutch |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | Renault | 9 | P12 | Engine |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | Renault | 5 | P22 | Spun off |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Renault | 3 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | P15 | Distributor |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | P20 | Suspension |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Renault | 3 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Renault | 4 | P14 | Collision |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Renault | 5 | P2 | 6 | Finished |