Theodore → Ligier
Patrick Tambay terminou em P19 no Campeonato Mundial de 1981 com 1 ponto. Em 14 corridas: 0 vitórias, 0 pódios e 0 pole positions — melhor resultado P6.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix West | Theodore | 17 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Theodore | 19 | P10 | +1 Lap | |
| 3 | Argentine Grand Prix | Theodore | 14 | P15 | Oil leak | |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | Theodore | 16 | P11 | +2 Laps | |
| 6 | Monaco Grand Prix | Theodore | 16 |
| P7 |
| +4 Laps |
| 7 | Spanish Grand Prix | Theodore | 16 | P13 | +2 Laps |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | P21 | Wheel bearing |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | P16 | Clutch |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | P20 | Transmission |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | P21 | Engine |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | P23 | Collision |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | P13 | Puncture |
| 14 | Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | P22 | Spun off |
| 15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | P22 | Accident |