De 1981 Italian Grand Prix werd gewonnnen door Alain Prost van Renault. Ondanks pole positie getrained te hebben in Italy, kon René Arnoux dit niet omzetten in een overwinning. Arnoux was genoodzaakt uit te vallen in ronde 12 door: Spun off.
De race in Italy was ronde 13 van 15 van het 1981 seizoen.
The 1981 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Monza on 13 September 1981.
Formula One returned to the Monza circuit after a year's absence; the year previous's Italian Grand Prix had been held at the Imola circuit.
Coming into Italy, both Nelson Piquet and Carlos Reutemann were tied on points in the Drivers' Championship; Reutemann would eventually leave with the lead. Alain Prost was also becoming a challenger for the world title, having been challenging both leaders in the recent races.
The race would be known for the first time a Toleman-Hart qualified and finished in a race with Brian Henton qualifying the car in 23rd place.
bron: Wikipedia
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