1981 Nigel Mansell Driver Standings
| Grand Prix | Date | Team | Race Pos. | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA West | 15 Mar | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Brazil | 29 Mar | Lotus Ford | 11 | 0 |
| Argentina | 12 Apr | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Belgium | 17 May | Lotus Ford | 3 | 4 |
| Monaco | 31 May | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Spain | 21 Jun | Lotus Ford | 6 | 1 |
| France | 05 Jul | Lotus Ford | 7 | 0 |
| Germany | 02 Aug | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Austria | 16 Aug | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Netherlands | 30 Aug | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Italy | 13 Sep | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Canada | 27 Sep | Lotus Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Caesar's Palace | 17 Oct | Lotus Ford | 4 | 3 |