
South Africa 1982
Round 1 • January 23, 1982
Circuit
Kyalami
The 1982 South Africa Grand Prix at Kyalami unfolds amidst a backdrop of tension and uncertainty as political turmoil threatens the very fabric of F1. In a race where drivers are more than just competitors, but also voices in an industry on the brink of transformation, the drama extends far beyond the track. As engines roar and alliances are tested, this race becomes a pivotal moment in the ever-evolving landscape of Formula 1.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | 1:32:08.401 | 9 |
| 2 | Carlos Reutemann | +14.950 | 6 |
| 3 | Rene Arnoux | +27.900 | 4 |
| 4 | Niki Lauda | +32.110 | 3 |
| 5 | Keke Rosberg | +46.140 | 2 |
| 6 | John Watson | +50.990 | 1 |
| 7 | Michele Alboreto | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Elio De Angelis | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Eliseo Salazar | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Manfred Winkelhock | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Bruno Giacomelli | +3 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Jochen Mass | +3 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Andrea De Cesaris | +4 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Derek Daly | +4 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Raul Boesel | +5 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Slim Borgudd | +5 laps | 0 |
| 17 | Chico Serra | +5 laps | 0 |
| 18 | Didier Pironi | +6 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 3 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 4 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 5 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 6 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 7 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 8 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 9 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 10 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 12 | Eliseo Salazar | - | - | - |
| 13 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 14 | Derek Warwick | - | - | - |
| 15 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 16 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 17 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 18 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 19 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 20 | Manfred Winkelhock | - | - | - |