- British Grand Prix
- Watson wins as Renaults expire
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July 18, 1981: John Watson followed third in Spain and second in France with a popular victory in his McLaren at Silverstone
- French Grand Prix
- Home delight as Prost wins for Renault
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July 5, 1981: It was a happy weekend for the local fans as Alain Prost driving a Renault won the French Grand Prix