Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | United States Grand Prix West | 6th | +1 lap | 17th | 17th | 1:21.298 (Q) | +1.899 | 1 | ||
2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | 10th | +1 lap | 19th | 19th | 1:38.726 (Q) | +3.647 | 0 | ||
3 | Argentine Grand Prix | DNF | Oil leak | 14th | 14th | 1:45.297 (Q) | +2.632 | 0 | ||
4 | San Marino Grand Prix | 11th | +2 laps | 16th | 16th | 1:37.545 (Q) | +3.022 | 0 | ||
5 | Belgian Grand Prix | DNQ | 28th | 1:32.470 (Q) | +10.190 | 0 | ||||
6 | Monaco Grand Prix | 7th | +4 laps | 16th | 16th | 1:27.939 (Q) | +2.229 | 0 | ||
7 | Spanish Grand Prix | 13th | +2 laps | 16th | 16th | 1:16.355 (Q) | +2.601 | 0 | ||
8 | French Grand Prix | DNF | Wheel bearing | 16th | 16th | 1:08.470 (Q) | +2.520 | 0 | ||
9 | British Grand Prix | DNF | Clutch | 15th | 15th | 1:14.976 (Q) | +3.976 | 0 | ||
10 | German Grand Prix | DNF | Transmission | 11th | 11th | 1:50.000 (Q) | +2.500 | 0 | ||
11 | Austrian Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 17th | 17th | 1:36.233 (Q) | +4.215 | 0 | ||
12 | Dutch Grand Prix | DNF | Collision | 11th | 11th | 1:19.979 (Q) | +1.803 | 0 | ||
13 | Italian Grand Prix | DNF | Puncture | 15th | 15th | 1:36.515 (Q) | +3.048 | 0 | ||
14 | Canadian Grand Prix | DNF | Spun off | 17th | 17th | 1:31.747 (Q) | +2.536 | 0 | ||
15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 7th | 7th | 1:18.681 (Q) | +0.860 | 0 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Ligier and Theodore. For Tambay's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Patrick Tambay's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Tambay:
Patrick Tambay entered 15 races during the 1981 Formula 1 season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1981 F1 season results.