
United States West 1982
Round 3 • April 4, 1982
Circuit
Long Beach
The sun-soaked streets of Long Beach set the stage for a thrilling showdown in 1982, as the relentless pace and unforgiving barriers create a crucible of tension and unpredictability. Drama unfolds with mechanical failures and surprise challenges, while a fierce battle at the front keeps the crowd on the edge of their seats. In a race where fortunes shift with every hairpin turn, the California crowd witnesses a spectacle of skill and stamina.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niki Lauda | 1:58:25.318 | 9 |
| 2 | Keke Rosberg | +14.660 | 6 |
| 3 | Riccardo Patrese | +1:19.140 | 4 |
| 4 | Michele Alboreto | +1:20.950 | 3 |
| 5 | Elio De Angelis | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | John Watson | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Nigel Mansell | +2 laps | 0 |
| 8 | Jochen Mass | +2 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Raul Boesel | +5 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Slim Borgudd | +7 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 2 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 3 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 4 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 5 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 6 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 7 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 8 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 9 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 10 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 11 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 12 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 13 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 14 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 15 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 16 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 17 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 18 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 19 | Roberto Guerrero | - | - | - |
| 20 | Brian Henton | - | - | - |