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1983 South African Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1983 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
- 1983
- Round
- 15
- Grand Prix
- South African Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Kyalami Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Riccardo Patrese
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Tambay | Ferrari | Turbo |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 3 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | Finished |
| 4 | René Arnoux | Ferrari | Engine |
| 5 | Alain Prost | Renault | Turbo |
| 6 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | +1 lap |
| 7 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | NC |
| 8 | Manfred Winkelhock | ATS Wheels | Engine |
| 9 | Andrea de Cesaris | Alfa Romeo | Finished |
| 10 | Jacques Laffite | Williams | Spun off |
| 11 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 12 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Electrical |
| 13 | Derek Warwick | Toleman | +1 lap |
| 14 | Eddie Cheever | Renault | +1 lap |
| 15 | John Watson | McLaren | Overtaking on formation lap |
| 16 | Bruno Giacomelli | Toleman | Turbo |
| 17 | Mauro Baldi | Alfa Romeo | Engine |
| 18 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | Engine |
| 19 | Danny Sullivan | Tyrrell | +2 laps |
| 20 | Thierry Boutsen | Arrows | +3 laps |