RSC Formula 1 (1970-1982) - GP Great Britain 1981 (Photo Archive)

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Event: Marlboro British Grand Prix

Date: 18/7/1981

Track: Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit (GB), 4.719 kms

Distance: unknown

Attendance: unknown

GP Great Britain 1981

Formula 1 World Championship (round 10)

Start time: 15:00; Grid: unknown, Weather: warm, dry, sunny

Entry: 48

Practiced: 30

Started: 24

Classified: 10

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: Chris (Miodrag Jungic) , Rupert Lowes , Justin Harrington and Stephen Burden

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 28.5.2005

Last photo update on this page: 13.4.2007


1	Williams FW07C #FW07/11 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	TAG Williams Racing Team (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+green)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Leyland/saudia/TAG
Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)		Result: did not finish (Collision with Villenueve) - 3 laps Grid: 7^th(1:12.998)
Photo updated: 13.4.2007	Photo by: Justin Harrington


2	Williams FW07C #FW07/14 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	TAG Williams Racing Team (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+green)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Leyland/saudia/TAG
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)		Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th(1:13.371)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


3	Tyrrell 011 #011/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Tyrrell RacingTeam			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Tyrrell/imola ceramica
Driven by: Eddie Cheever (USA)		Result: practiced only (Original race chassis, accident in practice) Grid: T-car
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)


3T	Tyrrell 010 #010/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Tyrrell RacingTeam			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+white)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Tyrrell/imola ceramica
Driven by: Eddie Cheever (USA)		Result: 4^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd(1:16.099)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


4	Tyrrell 010 #010/3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Tyrrell RacingTeam			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+white)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Tyrrell/imola ceramica
Driven by: Michele Alboreto (I)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 0 laps Grid: 19^th(1:15.850)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


5	Brabham BT49C #BT49/11 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Parmalat Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: Nelson Piquet (BR)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 11 laps Grid: 3^rd(1:11.952)
Photo updated: 13.4.2007	Photo by: Justin Harrington


5T	Brabham BT50 #BT50/1 – BMW M12/13 L4 1499cc Turbo
	Parmalat Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: Nelson Piquet (BR)		Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
Photo updated: 2.2.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)


6	Brabham BT49C #BT49/12 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Parmalat Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: 5^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 13^th(1:14.542)
Photo updated: 28.9.2006	Photo by: Stephen Burden


7	McLaren MP4/1 #MP4/1-02 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Marlboro McLaren International			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Marlboro/UNIPART
Driven by: John Watson (GB)		Result: winner - 68 laps Grid: 5^th(1:12.712)
Photo updated: 28.9.2006	Photo by: Stephen Burden


8	McLaren MP4/1 #MP4/1-01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Marlboro McLaren International			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Marlboro
Driven by: Andrea de Cesaris (I)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 3 laps Grid: 6^th(1:12.728)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


9	ATS HGS1 #HGS1-01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team ATS			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+white/black)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: ATS/ABBA
Driven by: Slim Borgudd (S)		Result: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 21^st(1:15.959)
Photo updated: 28.9.2006	Photo by: Stephen Burden


11	Lotus 87 #87/R3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black/silver (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: COURAGE/ESSEX
Driven by: Elio de Angelis (I)		Result: did not finish (Black-flagged for reprimand) - 25 laps Grid: 22^nd(1:15.971)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


11T	Lotus 88B #88/R3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black/silver (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: COURAGE/ESSEX/TISSOT
Driven by: Elio de Angelis (I)		Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car (1:16.030)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)


12	Lotus 87 #87/R2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black/silver (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: COURAGE/ESSEX/TISSOT
Driven by: Nigel Mansell (GB)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:16.432)
Photo updated: 13.4.2007	Photo by: Justin Harrington


12T	Lotus 88B #88/R2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black/silver (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: COURAGE/ESSEX/TISSOT
Driven by: Nigel Mansell (GB)		Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car (1:15.990)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)


15	Renault RE30 #RE32 – Renault V6 1491cc 2xKKK
	Equipe Renault Elf			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/white (+black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RENAULT elf
Driven by: Alain Prost (F)		Result: did not finish (Engine) - 17 laps Grid: 2^nd(1:11.046)
Photo updated: 28.9.2006	Photo by: Stephen Burden


16	Renault RE30 #RE33 – Renault V6 1491cc 2xKKK
	Equipe Renault Elf			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow/white (+black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RENAULT elf
Driven by: René Arnoux (F)		Result: 9^th - did not finish (Engine) - 64 laps Grid: 1^st(1:11.000)
Photo updated: 28.9.2006	Photo by: Stephen Burden


17	March 811 #6 (RAM-March) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	March Grand Prix			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: GUINNES/RIZLA/100+ Custom Wheels
Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)		Result: 7^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th(1:15.189)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)


21	Fittipaldi F8C #F8-4 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Fittipaldi Automotive (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Chico Serra (BR)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:16.360)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)


22	Alfa Romeo 179D #179D-03 – Alfa Romeo Type 1260 V12 2995cc N/A
	Marlboro Team Alfa Romeo			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Alfa Romeo
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)		Result: did not finish (Throttle cable) - 59 laps Grid: 11^th(1:13.928)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


23	Alfa Romeo 179C #179C-06 – Alfa Romeo Type 1260 V12 2995cc N/A
	Marlboro Team Alfa Romeo			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Marlboro
Driven by: Bruno Giacomelli (I)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 5 laps Grid: 12^th(1:14.119)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)


25	Talbot-Ligier JS17 #JS17-03 – Matra V12 2995cc N/A
	Talbot Ligier (F)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: GITANES/TALBOT
Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)		Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 15 laps Grid: 15^th(1:14.976)
Photo updated: 13.4.2007	Photo by: Justin Harrington


26	Talbot-Ligier JS17 #JS17-04 – Matra V12 2995cc N/A
	Talbot Ligier (F)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: GITANES/TALBOT
Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)		Result: 3^rd (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 14^th(1:14.798)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


27	Ferrari 126 CK #054 – Ferrari V6 1496cc Turbo
	Ferrari (I)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: FIAT/Agip
Driven by: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)		Result: did not finish (Collision with Jones) - 4 laps Grid: 8^th(1:13.311)
Photo updated: 13.4.2007	Photo by: Justin Harrington


28	Ferrari 126 CK #053 – Ferrari V6 1496cc Turbo
	Ferrari (I)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: FIAT/Agip
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)		Result: did not finish (Engine) - 13 laps Grid: 4^th(1:12.644)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)


29	Arrows A3 #A3/5 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Ragno Arrows Beta Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/orange		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: RAGNO/Beta
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)		Result: 10^th - did not finish (Engine) - 64 laps Grid: 10^th(1:13.762)
Photo updated: 13.4.2007	Photo by: Justin Harrington


30	Arrows A3 #A3/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Ragno Arrows Beta Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/orange		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: RAGNO/Beta
Driven by: Siegfried Stohr (I)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 0 laps Grid: 18^th(1:15.304)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


31	Osella FA1B #FA1B-004 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Denim Osella			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/dark blue (+red)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: DENIM
Driven by: Beppe Gabbiani (I)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:17.784)
Photo updated: 13.4.2007	Photo by: Justin Harrington


33	Theodore TR3 #TY01-2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Theodore Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+red)		Tyres: Avon
	Sponsors: hi-line Car Stripes/THEODORE RACING
Driven by: Marc Surer (CH)		Result: did not finish (Out of fuel) - 61 laps Grid: 24^th(1:16.155)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005	Photo by: Rupert Lowes


35	Toleman TG181 #TG181-02 – Hart 415T L4 1493cc Turbo
	Candy Toleman Motorsport			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: dark blue/white (+red)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: Candy/S.A.I.M.A.
Driven by: Brian Henton (GB)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:16.380)
Photo updated: 13.4.2007	Photo by: Justin Harrington


36	Toleman TG181 #TG181-04 – Hart 415T L4 1493cc Turbo
	Candy Toleman Motorsport			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: dark blue/white (+red)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: Candy
Driven by: Derek Warwick (GB)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:16.891)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)

Cars not available on a photo:

Ensign N180B

Fittipaldi F8C

Osella FA1B

Also some T-cars missing

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Photos by: Chris (Miodrag Jungic)

Chris (Miodrag Jungic) - GP Great Britain 1981

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