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GP South AfricaDie Suid-Afrikaanse - The South African Nashua Grand Prix '801.3.1980
1212 - Lotus 81 Ford #81/1 - Team Essex LotusLotus 81 #81/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Essex Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Elio de Angelis (I)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 14th (1:12.7400)
Colours: dark blue/red (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium4.5.1980
11T11T - Lotus 81 Ford #81/1 - Essex LotusLotus 81 #81/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Essex Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Gear linkage)
Grid: 17th (1:22.0700)
Colours: dark blue/red (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Paul Kooyman
GP Great BritainMarlboro British Grand Prix13.7.1980
1111 - Lotus 81 Ford #81/1 - Team Essex LotusLotus 81 #81/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Essex Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 9th (1:13.4000)
Colours: dark blue/red (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/09/2005Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor
GP CanadaGrand Prix Labatt du Canada28.9.1980
1111 - Lotus 81 Ford #81/1 - Team Essex LotusLotus 81 #81/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Essex Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident, 1st start)
Grid: 18th (1:30.5590)
Colours: dark blue/red (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Steve Bedford SJ Bedford Photography
GP South Africa GP 81 Nashua Grand Prix7.2.1981
11T11T - Lotus 81B Ford #81/1 - Essex Team LotusLotus 81 B #81/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Essex Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Elio de Angelis (I)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: dark blue/red (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium17.5.1981
1212 - Lotus 81B Ford #81/1 - Essex Team LotusLotus 81 B #81/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Essex Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nigel Mansell (GB)Result: 3rd
Grid: 10th (1:24.4400)
Colours: dark blue/red (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux and Paul Kooyman