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1983 United States Grand Prix West F1 Starting Grid
1983 United States Grand Prix West 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
- 2
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix West
- Circuit
- Long Beach
- Winner
- John Watson
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Tambay | Ferrari | Collision |
| 2 | René Arnoux | Ferrari | Finished |
| 3 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Collision |
| 4 | Jacques Laffite | Williams | +1 lap |
| 5 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Handling |
| 6 | Derek Warwick | Toleman | Spun off |
| 7 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | +2 laps |
| 8 | Alain Prost | Renault | +3 laps |
| 9 | Danny Sullivan | Tyrrell | +2 laps |
| 10 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Ligier | Collision |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | Distributor |
| 12 | Alan Jones | Arrows | Unwell |
| 13 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | +3 laps |
| 14 | Bruno Giacomelli | Toleman | Battery |
| 15 | Eddie Cheever | Renault | Gearbox |
| 16 | Marc Surer | Arrows | +1 lap |
| 17 | Johnny Cecotto | Theodore | +1 lap |
| 18 | Roberto Guerrero | Theodore | Gearbox |
| 19 | Andrea de Cesaris | Alfa Romeo | Gearbox |
| 20 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Throttle |