The 1981 United States Grand Prix West was a Formula One motor race held on March 15, 1981, at Long Beach Street Circuit. It was the opening race of the 1981 Formula One World Championship. Round 1 of 15 · 1981 Formula One World Championship March 15, 1981 Podium: 1. Alan Jones · 2. Carlos Reutemann · 3. Nelson Piquet Souto Maior Wiki link