March โ Ensign
Eliseo Salazar finished P21 in the 1981 World Drivers' Championship with 1 point. Across 9 races: 0 wins, 0 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P6.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | March | 23 | P15 | Spun off | |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | Ensign | 24 | P14 | +3 Laps | |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Ensign | 22 | P23 | Suspension | |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Ensign | 23 | P16 | Not classified | |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | Ensign | 20 |
| P15 |
| Oil pressure |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Ensign | 24 | P6 | 1 | +2 Laps |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Ensign | 24 | P18 | Spun off |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Ensign | 24 | P21 | Spun off |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Ensign | 24 | P14 | Not classified |