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| <-- 1980 United States | 1981 Season Formula One World Championship United States Grand Prix West | 1981 Brazil --> |
| <-- 1980 United States West | 1982 United States West --> |
The 1981 United States Grand Prix West was a Formula One motor race held on March 15, 1981, at Long Beach, California. It was the opening race of the 1981 Formula One World Championship.
| Offical Name 6th United States Grand Prix West |
| Date 1981-03-15 |
| Circuit |
| Course Length km \ miles |
| Distance 80 laps, km \ miles |
Timetable (GMT-7)
| 1981-03-15 Sunday | |
| Race | 14:00 - 16:00 |
Podium
| Pos. | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
Pole Position
| Driver | Consturctor | Time |
|---|---|---|
Fastest Lap
| Driver | Constructor | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|
This race saw...
- Driver
- 11th win for
- 1st pole position for
- 1st front row for
- 1st championship point for
- Team
- 12th win for
- 1st and only pole position for
- Engine
- 137th win for Ford Cosworth
- 125th fastest lap for Ford Cosworth
Data
- Weather: Sunny
- Attendance:
- Entries: 29
- Qualified: 24
- Classified: 8
Post-race Drivers' Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | |
| 2 | 6 | |
| 3 | 4 | |
| 4 | 3 | |
| 5 | 2 | |
| 6 | 1 |
Post-race Constructors' Standings
| Pos. | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | |
| 2 | 4 | |
| 3 | 3 | |
| 4 | 2 | |
| 5 | 1 |
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