Belgian Grand Prix 1981 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Carlos Reutemann responded to Nelson Piquet's consecutive wins with a commanding victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, reclaiming the championship lead with a dominant performance at Zolder. The Argentine drove brilliantly to control the race from the front, demonstrating the smooth, calculated style that made him one of the grid's most cerebral drivers. Reutemann's victory reignited his title challenge and provided Williams with a much-needed morale boost amid the team's internal turmoil.

Jacques Laffite secured second place for Ligier, continuing the French team's competitive form in 1981. The real story was Nigel Mansell's maiden Formula 1 podium finish, with the British rookie claiming third place for Lotus in only his sixth grand prix start. Mansell's breakthrough result announced his arrival as a future star, showing the determination and speed that would eventually make him World Champion. The Belgian Grand Prix reopened the championship battle, with Reutemann, Piquet, and Jones all mathematically capable of winning the title as the season reached its European phase.