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1982 United States Grand Prix West F1 Starting Grid
1982 United States Grand Prix West Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
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- Season
- 1982
- Round
- 3
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix West
- Circuit
- Long Beach
- Winner
- Niki Lauda
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea de Cesaris | Alfa Romeo | Accident |
| 2 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Finished |
| 3 | René Arnoux | Renault | Collision |
| 4 | Alain Prost | Renault | Suspension |
| 5 | Bruno Giacomelli | Alfa Romeo | Collision |
| 6 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Accident |
| 7 | Gilles Villeneuve | Ferrari | Illegal rear wing |
| 8 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Finished |
| 9 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | Accident |
| 10 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Osella | Transmission |
| 11 | John Watson | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 12 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 13 | Eddie Cheever | Ligier | Gearbox |
| 14 | Mario Andretti | Williams | Suspension |
| 15 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Spun off |
| 16 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 17 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | +2 laps |
| 18 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | Finished |
| 19 | Roberto Guerrero | Ensign | Accident |
| 20 | Brian Henton | Arrows | Spun off |