| Runda | Rajd | Data | Kierowca | Pojazd | Zespół |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rajd Monte Carlo | 1981.01.30 - 01.24 | pilot: Jean-Marc Andrié |
Renault 5 Turbo |  Renault Elf |
| 2 |  Rajd Portugalii | 1981.03.07 - 03.04 | pilot: Ilkka Kivimäki |
FIAT 131 Abarth |  Fiat Auto Torino |
| 3 |  Rajd Safari | 1981.04.20 - 04.16 | pilot: Mike Doughty |
Datsun Violet GT |  D.T. Dobie / Team Datsun |
| 4 | Rajd Korsyki | 1981.05.02 - 04.30 | pilot: Alain Mahé |
Lancia Stratos HF | Team Chardonnet |
| 5 |  Rajd Akropolu | 1981.06.04 - 06.01 | pilot: David Richards |
Ford Escort RS1800 | Rothmans Rally Team |
| 6 |  Rajd Codasur | 1981.07.23 - 07.18 | pilot: Jean Todt |
Talbot Sunbeam - Lotus |  Talbot |
| 7 |  Rajd Brazylii | 1981.08.08 - 08.06 | pilot: David Richards |
Ford Escort RS1800 | Rothmans Rally Team |
| 8 |  Rajd 1000 jezior | 1981.08.30 - 08.28 | pilot: David Richards |
Ford Escort RS1800 | Rothmans Rally Team |
| 9 | Rajd San Remo | 1981.10.10 - 10.05 | pilot: Fabrizia Pons |
Audi Quattro |  Audi Sport |
| 10 |  Rajd Wybrzeża Kości Słoniowej | 1981.10.31 - 10.26 | pilot: Seppo Harjanne |
Datsun Violet GT | Comafrique |
| 11 | Rajd RAC | 1981.11.25 - 11.22 | pilot: Arne Hertz |
Audi Quattro | Audi Sport |