Caesars Palace 1982
Round 16 • September 25, 1982
Circuit
Caesars Palace
The 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix is a high-stakes showdown in the desert as the championship fight reaches a fever pitch. With multiple contenders vying for the crown, the notorious street circuit tests drivers' endurance and skill under the blistering sun. Unexpected twists and mechanical failures add layers of intrigue, ensuring that every moment is packed with tension and unpredictability.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michele Alboreto | 1:41:56.888 | 9 |
| 2 | John Watson | +27.290 | 6 |
| 3 | Eddie Cheever | +56.450 | 4 |
| 4 | Alain Prost | +1:08.650 | 3 |
| 5 | Keke Rosberg | +1:11.380 | 2 |
| 6 | Derek Daly | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Marc Surer | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Brian Henton | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Andrea De Cesaris | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Bruno Giacomelli | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Mauro Baldi | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Rupert Keegan | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Raul Boesel | +6 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 2 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 3 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 4 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 5 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 6 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 7 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 8 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 9 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 10 | Derek Warwick | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 12 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 13 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 14 | Derek Daly | - | - | - |
| 15 | Roberto Guerrero | - | - | - |
| 16 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 17 | Marc Surer | - | - | - |
| 18 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 19 | Brian Henton | - | - | - |
| 20 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |