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1983 Detroit Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1983 Detroit 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
- 7
- Grand Prix
- Detroit Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Detroit Street Circuit
- Winner
- Michele Alboreto
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | René Arnoux | Ferrari | Electrical |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | Finished |
| 3 | Patrick Tambay | Ferrari | Engine |
| 4 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | Gearbox |
| 5 | Marc Surer | Arrows | +2 laps |
| 6 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 7 | Eddie Cheever | Renault | Distributor |
| 8 | Andrea de Cesaris | Alfa Romeo | Turbo |
| 9 | Derek Warwick | Toleman | Engine |
| 10 | Thierry Boutsen | Arrows | +1 lap |
| 11 | Roberto Guerrero | Theodore | NC |
| 12 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | Finished |
| 13 | Alain Prost | Renault | +1 lap |
| 14 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 15 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | Brakes |
| 16 | Danny Sullivan | Tyrrell | Electrical |
| 17 | Bruno Giacomelli | Toleman | +1 lap |
| 18 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | Suspension |
| 19 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Ligier | Wheel |
| 20 | Jacques Laffite | Williams | Finished |