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McLaren Racing 1981 statistics and results

Driver Points Races Wins Podiums
Andrea de Cesaris 1 15 0 0
John Watson 27 15 1 4

1981 statistics

6th
Position
1/15
Wins
0/15
Pole positions
4
Podiums
1
Wins
6.67%
Win percentage
0
Wins from pole
1
Longest win streak
0
Pole positions
4
Podiums
26.67%
Podium percentage
3
Longest podium streak
1st/12th
High/low result
6.69
Average result
2nd/23rd
High/low qualifying result
11.67
Average qualifying result
13
DNF
1
DNS
1
Fastest laps
1258
Race laps
28
Points
6th
Position
5th/12th
High/low position
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1981 standings progression

1981 results

Race Result Grid Qualifying Points
1 United States Grand Prix West
Mar 15, 1981
DNF Watson
DNF De Cesaris
 23rd - WAT
22nd - DEC
 22nd - DEC
23rd - WAT
 0
2 Brazilian Grand Prix
Mar 29, 1981
8th Watson
DNF De Cesaris
 15th - WAT
20th - DEC
 15th - WAT
20th - DEC
 0
3 Argentine Grand Prix
Apr 12, 1981
11th De Cesaris
DNF Watson
 18th - DEC
11th - WAT
 11th - WAT
18th - DEC
 0
4 San Marino Grand Prix
May 3, 1981
6th De Cesaris
10th Watson
 14th - DEC
7th - WAT
 7th - WAT
14th - DEC
 1
5 Belgian Grand Prix
May 17, 1981
7th Watson
DNF De Cesaris
 5th - WAT
23rd - DEC
 5th - WAT
23rd - DEC
 0
6 Monaco Grand Prix
May 31, 1981
DNF Watson
DNF De Cesaris
 10th - WAT
11th - DEC
 10th - WAT
11th - DEC
 0
7 Spanish Grand Prix
Jun 21, 1981
3rd Watson
DNF De Cesaris
 4th - WAT
14th - DEC
 4th - WAT
14th - DEC
 4
8 French Grand Prix
Jul 5, 1981
2nd Watson
11th De Cesaris
 2nd - WAT
5th - DEC
 2nd - WAT
5th - DEC
 6
9 British Grand Prix
Jul 18, 1981
1st Watson
DNF De Cesaris
 5th - WAT
6th - DEC
 5th - WAT
6th - DEC
 9
10 German Grand Prix
Aug 2, 1981
6th Watson
DNF De Cesaris
 9th - WAT
10th - DEC
 9th - WAT
10th - DEC
 1
11 Austrian Grand Prix
Aug 16, 1981
6th Watson
8th De Cesaris
 12th - WAT
18th - DEC
 12th - WAT
18th - DEC
 1
12 Dutch Grand Prix
Aug 30, 1981
DNF Watson
DNS De Cesaris
 8th - WAT
13th - DEC
 8th - WAT
13th - DEC
 0
13 Italian Grand Prix
Sep 13, 1981
7th De Cesaris
DNF Watson
 16th - DEC
7th - WAT
 7th - WAT
16th - DEC
 0
14 Canadian Grand Prix
Sep 27, 1981
2nd Watson
DNF De Cesaris
 9th - WAT
13th - DEC
 9th - WAT
13th - DEC
 6
15 Caesars Palace Grand Prix
Oct 17, 1981
7th Watson
12th De Cesaris
 6th - WAT
14th - DEC
 6th - WAT
14th - DEC
 0

McLaren Racing - 1981 season overview

McLaren competed in the 1981 Formula 1 season, participating in 15 Grands Prix with Andrea de Cesaris and John Watson representing the team. Throughout the season, the team achieved notable results and demonstrated strong potential in various races.

Season highlights

Some of the key moments and achievements from McLaren's 1981 season include:

  • Race wins: 1
  • Podium finishes: 4
  • Pole positions: 0
  • Fastest laps: 1
  • Constructor standings: 6th
  • Points scored: 28

For a full overview of their statistics, check out McLaren's lifetime stats.

McLaren 1981 driver comparison

In comparing the performances of Andrea de Cesaris and John Watson, McLaren benefited from strong contributions across the board:

  • Andrea de Cesaris - Race Wins: 0
  • Andrea de Cesaris - Podium Finishes: 0
  • John Watson - Race Wins: 1
  • John Watson - Podium Finishes: 4

Both drivers played a significant role in securing podium finishes and contributing to the team's points tally.

McLaren Racing in previous seasons

McLaren has been making its mark in Formula 1. You can explore more about the team's legacy and performance in past seasons below:

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