The Lotus driver remained in second place for the majority of the race, but when Jody Scheckter's tire gave up tragically, Mario Andretti pounced on the first opportunity and took the race lead.

Heading into the 1981 season, Mario Andretti told PlanetF1.com that ... stunning success he found with ground effect in the Lotus 78 and 79. He dreamed up an all-carbon fiber car composed of ...