1981 United States Grand Prix West.: 1981 United States Grand Prix West. Long Beach, California, USA. 13-15 March 1981. Didier Pironi (Ferrari 126C) leads Mario Andretti (Alfa Romeo 179C), Elio de Angelis (#11 Lotus 81B-Ford Cosworth), Jacques Laffite (Ligier JS17-Ford Cosworth), Nigel Mansell (Lotus 81B-Ford Cosworth), Bruno Giacomelli (Alfa Romeo 179C) at the start while Alain Prost (Renault RE20) spins at the back of the field. World Copyright: LAT Photographic Ref: 35mm transparency 81LB17