1981 F1 Teams & Drivers Overview
Formula 1 Teams & Drivers
1981 F1 Season
Every one of the 17 teams that raced, their line-up, car and record
17
Teams
6
Engine suppliers
39
Drivers
10
Rookies
1981 Formula 1 Entry List
Below you can find the overview of all drivers & teams that participated in the 1981 F1 season to run for the thirty-second Formula 1 title in the drivers and constructors championship.
You can click on each driver and team to check out their dedicated page with all the info and statistics we know about them.
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Williams FW07C
designed by Neil Oatley
4
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
13
Podiums
2
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
95
Points
Williams merchandise
All 56 Williams items
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Williams Racing New Era Team Rain Jacket
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Williams Racing New Era Replica Tech T-Shirt - Navy - Kids
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Williams Racing New Era Carlos Sainz 9FORTY Cap - Unisex
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Williams Racing New Era Replica Team Polo - Womens
Brabham BT49C
designed by David North
3
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
7
Podiums
4
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
61
Points
Renault RE30
designed by Michel Têtu
3
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
7
Podiums
6
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
54
Points
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Ligier JS17
designed by Gérard Ducarouge
2
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
7
Podiums
1
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
44
Points
2
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
3
Podiums
1
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
34
Points
Ferrari merchandise
All 98 Ferrari items
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Scuderia Ferrari Team Special Edition Shanghai GP Hoodie - Plum
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Scuderia Ferrari Replica Charles Leclerc Driver Relaxed T-Shirt
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Scuderia Ferrari Replica Lewis Hamilton Driver Relaxed T-Shirt
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Scuderia Ferrari 2025 Puma Lightly Padded Gilet - Black
1
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
4
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
28
Points
McLaren merchandise
All 113 McLaren items
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McLaren 1:14 Scale 2024 RC CAR
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McLaren Stealth Softshell Jacket - Unisex
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McLaren x Mitchell & Ness Las Vegas GP Oscar Piastri Football Jersey
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McLaren Lando Norris Team Baseball Cap - Papaya - Unisex
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
10
Points
P10
Tyrrell 010
designed by Maurice Philippe
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
10
Points
P11
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
5
Points
P12
Theodore TY01
designed by Tony Southgate
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
1
Points
P13
ATS HGS1
designed by Hervé Guilpin
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
1
Points
P14
March 811
designed by Robin Herd
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
P15
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
P16
Osella FA1C
designed by Giorgio Valentini
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
P17
Toleman TG181
designed by Rory Byrne
0
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
0
Podiums
0
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
0
Points
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams raced in the 1981 F1 season?
17 teams raced in 1981: Williams, Brabham, Renault, Ligier, Ferrari, McLaren, Team Lotus, Arrows, Alfa Romeo, Tyrrell, Ensign, Theodore, ATS, March, Fittipaldi, Osella, Toleman.
How many drivers raced in the 1981 F1 season?
39 drivers were entered for the 1981 season, racing for 17 teams.
Which engines were used in 1981?
6 engine suppliers powered the grid: Ford, Renault, Matra, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Hart.
Who were the rookies in 1981?
Siegfried Stohr, Jacques Villeneuve Sr., Michele Alboreto, Ricardo Londoño, Eliseo Salazar, Slim Borgudd, Chico Serra, Miguel-Angel Guerra, Piercarlo Ghinzani, Derek Warwick made their Formula 1 debut that season.
