Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | United States Grand Prix West | 3rd | +34.920 | 4th | 4th | 1:20.289 (Q) | +0.890 | 4 | ||
2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | 12th | +2 laps | 1st | 1st | 1:35.079 (Q) | 0 | |||
3 | Argentine Grand Prix | 1st | 1:34:32.740 | 1st | 1:45.287 | 1st | 1:42.665 (Q) | 9 | ||
4 | San Marino Grand Prix | 1st | 1:51:23.970 | 5th | 5th | 1:35.733 (Q) | +1.210 | 9 | ||
5 | Belgian Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 2nd | 2nd | 1:23.130 (Q) | +0.850 | 0 | ||
6 | Monaco Grand Prix | DNF | Spun off | 1st | 1st | 1:25.710 (Q) | 0 | |||
7 | Spanish Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 9th | 9th | 1:15.355 (Q) | +1.601 | 0 | ||
8 | French Grand Prix | 3rd | +24.220 | 4th | 4th | 1:06.910 (Q) | +0.960 | 4 | ||
9 | British Grand Prix | DNF | Tyre | 3rd | 3rd | 1:11.952 (Q) | +0.952 | 0 | ||
10 | German Grand Prix | 1st | 1:25:55.600 | 6th | 6th | 1:49.030 (Q) | +1.530 | 9 | ||
11 | Austrian Grand Prix | 3rd | +7.340 | 7th | 7th | 1:34.871 (Q) | +2.853 | 4 | ||
12 | Dutch Grand Prix | 2nd | +8.240 | 3rd | 3rd | 1:18.652 (Q) | +0.476 | 6 | ||
13 | Italian Grand Prix | 6th | Engine | 6th | 6th | 1:35.449 (Q) | +1.982 | 1 | ||
14 | Canadian Grand Prix | 5th | +1 lap | 1st | 1st | 1:29.211 (Q) | 2 | |||
15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | 5th | +1:16.440 | 4th | 4th | 1:18.161 (Q) | +0.340 | 2 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Brabham. For Piquet's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Nelson Piquet's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Piquet:
Nelson Piquet secured 7 podiums and 3 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1981 F1 season results.