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1982 South African Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1982 South African Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1982
- Round
- 1
- Grand Prix
- South African Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Kyalami Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Alain Prost
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | René Arnoux | Renault | Finished |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Spun off |
| 3 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Turbo |
| 4 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | Turbo |
| 5 | Alain Prost | Renault | Finished |
| 6 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | +6 laps |
| 7 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Finished |
| 8 | Carlos Reutemann | Williams | Finished |
| 9 | John Watson | McLaren | Finished |
| 10 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 11 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Fuel system |
| 12 | Eliseo Salazar | ATS Wheels | +2 laps |
| 13 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Finished |
| 14 | Derek Warwick | Toleman | Accident |
| 15 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 16 | Andrea de Cesaris | Alfa Romeo | +4 laps |
| 17 | Eddie Cheever | Ligier | Fuel system |
| 18 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | Electrical |
| 19 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | +3 laps |
| 20 | Manfred Winkelhock | ATS Wheels | +2 laps |