The 1981 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Dijon-Prenois near Dijon, France on 5 July 1981. It was the eighth race of the 1981 Formula One World Championship. Round 8 of 15 · 1981 Formula One World Championship July 5, 1981 Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France Podium: 1. Alain Prost · 2. John Watson · 3. Nelson Piquet Souto Maior Wiki link