
Detroit 1982
Round 7 • June 6, 1982
Circuit
Detroit
Detroit's street circuit transforms into a cauldron of unpredictability in this thrilling race, where the relentless urban backdrop challenges the drivers at every turn. Mechanical failures and driver errors loom large as contenders falter and underdogs seize the moment, turning the championship tide. The race becomes a testament to tenacity and precision, where navigating the concrete jungle separates the bold from the brave.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Watson | 1:58:41.043 | 9 |
| 2 | Eddie Cheever | +15.730 | 6 |
| 3 | Didier Pironi | +28.080 | 4 |
| 4 | Keke Rosberg | +1:11.980 | 3 |
| 5 | Derek Daly | +1:23.760 | 2 |
| 6 | Jacques Laffite | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Jochen Mass | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Marc Surer | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Brian Henton | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Rene Arnoux | +3 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Chico Serra | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 2 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 3 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 4 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 5 | Manfred Winkelhock | - | - | - |
| 6 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 7 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 8 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 9 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 10 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 11 | Roberto Guerrero | - | - | - |
| 12 | Derek Daly | - | - | - |
| 13 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 14 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 15 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 16 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 17 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 18 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |
| 19 | Marc Surer | - | - | - |
| 20 | Brian Henton | - | - | - |