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Monaco Grand Prix 1981 poster

99,90 

Author: J. Grognet

 

This official poster of the 39th Monaco Grand Prix 1981 perfectly captures the intensity and prestige of the race. It features a focused driver in his cockpit, ready to take on the legendary circuit, with the Prince’s Palace of Monaco standing proudly in the background. A white and red Formula 1 car in full action dominates the lower section of the poster, emphasizing speed and adrenaline.

With its bold and energetic design, this poster is a must-have for Formula 1 enthusiasts and collectors of historic racing memorabilia.

👉 A striking piece to relive the excitement of the 1981 Grand Prix.

8 in stock

Additional information

Weight 0,1 kg
Largeur

400

Hauteur

600

Category:

BEFORE THE RACE

  • Teams and Key Drivers: Carlos Reutemann led the championship with Williams, closely pursued by Nelson Piquet and Alan Jones. Ferrari, with Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi, was not among the favorites despite technical upgrades. Renault and Talbot-Ligier struggled with disappointing starts to the season. Lotus unveiled its new Lotus 87, while McLaren sought better results with the innovative MP4/1.
  • Standings Before the Race: Reutemann had a solid lead in the championship over Jones and Piquet, while Ferrari, Renault, and Talbot-Ligier aimed to climb the standings.

DURING THE RACE

  • Weather: The weather was sunny and warm, although the track faced earlier flooding issues due to an explosion at a nearby hotel before the start.
  • Starting Grid: Nelson Piquet secured pole position, followed by Gilles Villeneuve and Nigel Mansell. Reutemann qualified fourth, while Alan Jones, recovering from injuries, started seventh.
  • Key Moments: The race began chaotically, with several incidents involving drivers such as Alain Prost and René Arnoux. Piquet quickly took the lead but lost his chance at victory after clipping a barrier, allowing Villeneuve to seize the lead in the closing stages. Despite mechanical issues, Jones managed to secure second place, while Jacques Laffite rounded out the podium.

AFTER THE RACE

  • Podium: Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari) claimed victory, his first on a European circuit. Alan Jones (Williams) finished second, and Jacques Laffite (Ligier) took third.
  • Standings After the Race: Despite his retirement, Carlos Reutemann retained the championship lead. Williams continued to dominate the constructors’ standings, followed by Brabham and Ferrari. Villeneuve’s win highlighted Ferrari’s potential, injecting new excitement into the season.
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