Renault
René Arnoux a terminé P9 du Championnat du Monde 1981 avec 11 points. En 14 courses : 0 victoires, 1 podium et 4 pole positions — meilleur résultat P2.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix West | Renault | 20 | P8 | +3 Laps | |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Renault | 8 | P22 | Collision | |
| 3 | Argentine Grand Prix | Renault | 5 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | Renault | 3 | P8 | +1 Lap | |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | Renault | 13 |
| P15 |
| Spun off |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | Renault | 17 | P9 | Finished |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P4 | 3 | Finished |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P9 | Distributor |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | P13 | +1 Lap |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | P15 | Engine |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P19 | Spun off |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Renault | 8 | P24 | Collision |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Renault | 13 | P21 | Electrical |