Belgian Gp 1981

1981 Belgian Grand Prix

Race Summary

The 1981 Belgian Grand Prix was the fifth race of the 1981 Formula One Season. The race was held on May 17, 1981, at the Circuit Zolder in Belgium.

Carlos Reutemann of Williams won the race from pole position. Nelson Piquet of Brabham finished second, and Alan Jones of Williams finished third.

The race was marred by tragedy when Gilles Villeneuve of Ferrari crashed during qualifying. Villeneuve was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries.

Race Results

The complete results of the 1981 Belgian Grand Prix are as follows:

1. Carlos Reutemann (Williams)
2. Nelson Piquet (Brabham)
3. Alan Jones (Williams)
4. Alain Prost (Renault)
5. Elio de Angelis (Lotus)
6. Jacques Laffite (Ligier)
7. Michele Alboreto (Tyrrell)
8. Patrick Tambay (Theodore)
9. Bruno Giacomelli (Alfa Romeo)
10. Derek Daly (March)

Conclusion

The 1981 Belgian Grand Prix was a tragic race that was overshadowed by the death of Gilles Villeneuve. However, it was also a race that saw Carlos Reutemann take a dominant victory and extend his lead in the World Championship standings.