May 31, 1981

Gilles Villeneuve on the way to victory

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May 31, 1981

FISA president Jean Marie Balestre in conversation with FOCA CEO Bernie Ecclestone at the height of the FISA-FOCA war

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May 17, 1981

Slim Borgudd on track in the ATS

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May 17, 1981

Alain Prost's Renault in a crowded pit lane

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May 17, 1981

Carlos Reutemann in sombre mood on the podium

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May 3, 1981

Nelson Piquet celebrates victory at Imola

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May 2, 1981

Beppe Gabbiani drove for Osella

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May 1, 1981

Marc Surer of Theodore, 1981 Formula One World Championship.

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