Belgium 1982
Round 5 • May 9, 1982
Circuit
Zolder
The 1982 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder transforms into a theater of high-stakes drama, with tensions running high both on and off the track. Amidst a backdrop of intense political turmoil and driver protests, the race weekend becomes a poignant testament to the resilience and peril of motorsport. As drivers navigate a treacherous circuit, the unfolding events serve as a stark reminder of the thin line between glory and tragedy.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Watson | 1:35:41.995 | 9 |
| 2 | Keke Rosberg | +7.268 | 6 |
| 3 | Eddie Cheever | +1 lap | 4 |
| 4 | Elio De Angelis | +2 laps | 3 |
| 5 | Nelson Piquet | +3 laps | 2 |
| 6 | Chico Serra | +3 laps | 1 |
| 7 | Marc Surer | +4 laps | 0 |
| 8 | Raul Boesel | +4 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Jacques Laffite | +4 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 2 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 3 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 4 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 5 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 6 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 7 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 8 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 9 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 10 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 12 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 13 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 14 | Manfred Winkelhock | - | - | - |
| 15 | Derek Daly | - | - | - |
| 16 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 17 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 18 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 19 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 20 | Eliseo Salazar | - | - | - |