Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | United States Grand Prix West | DNF | Fuel system | 1st | 1st | 1:19.399 (Q) | 0 | |||
2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | 3rd | +1:03.080 | 4th | 4th | 1:36.667 (Q) | +1.588 | 4 | ||
3 | Argentine Grand Prix | 7th | +1 lap | 9th | 9th | 1:45.008 (Q) | +2.343 | 0 | ||
4 | San Marino Grand Prix | 2nd | +4.580 | 9th | 9th | 1:36.390 (Q) | +1.867 | 6 | ||
5 | Belgian Grand Prix | DNF | Collision | 4th | 4th | 1:23.670 (Q) | +1.390 | 0 | ||
6 | Monaco Grand Prix | DNF | Gearbox | 5th | 5th | 1:26.040 (Q) | +0.330 | 0 | ||
7 | Spanish Grand Prix | DNF | Brakes | 12th | 12th | 1:15.627 (Q) | +1.873 | 0 | ||
8 | French Grand Prix | 14th | +3 laps | 18th | 18th | 1:09.370 (Q) | +3.420 | 0 | ||
9 | British Grand Prix | 10th | Engine | 10th | 10th | 1:13.762 (Q) | +2.762 | 0 | ||
10 | German Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 13th | 13th | 1:50.650 (Q) | +3.150 | 0 | ||
11 | Austrian Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 10th | 10th | 1:35.442 (Q) | +3.424 | 0 | ||
12 | Dutch Grand Prix | DNF | Suspension | 10th | 10th | 1:19.864 (Q) | +1.688 | 0 | ||
13 | Italian Grand Prix | DNF | Gearbox | 20th | 20th | 1:37.355 (Q) | +3.888 | 0 | ||
14 | Canadian Grand Prix | DNF | Spun off | 18th | 18th | 1:31.969 (Q) | +2.758 | 0 | ||
15 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | 11th | +4 laps | 11th | 11th | 1:19.152 (Q) | +1.331 | 0 |
In the 1981 Formula 1 season Riccardo Patrese drove a total of 15 races for Arrows. From the total of 15 races, Riccardo managed to finish on the podium 2 times. With the best result a 2nd place during the 1981 San Marino Grand Prix. If we take a look at the races, where Patrese didn't finish, this happend in 9 occasions. During the 1981 season Riccardo started the race 1 time from pole position. Riccardo Patrese finished the season on 11th place in the driver championship with a total of 10 points.