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1983 French Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1983 French 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
- 3
- Grand Prix
- French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Winner
- Alain Prost
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | Renault | Finished |
| 2 | Eddie Cheever | Renault | Finished |
| 3 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | Water leak |
| 4 | René Arnoux | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 5 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Electrical |
| 6 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 7 | Andrea de Cesaris | Alfa Romeo | +4 laps |
| 8 | Mauro Baldi | Alfa Romeo | Spun off |
| 9 | Derek Warwick | Toleman | Engine |
| 10 | Manfred Winkelhock | ATS Wheels | Turbo |
| 11 | Patrick Tambay | Ferrari | Finished |
| 12 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Wheel bearing |
| 13 | Bruno Giacomelli | Toleman | Gearbox |
| 14 | John Watson | McLaren | Engine |
| 15 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 16 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | +1 lap |
| 17 | Johnny Cecotto | Theodore | +2 laps |
| 18 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | Physical |
| 19 | Jacques Laffite | Williams | +1 lap |
| 20 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Ligier | +1 lap |