United States West 1983
Round 2 • March 27, 1983
Circuit
Long Beach
In a thrilling display of sheer resilience, the 1983 United States Grand Prix West at Long Beach witnesses some of the fiercest wheel-to-wheel battles of the season. As the demanding street circuit pushes the limits of both man and machine, drivers navigate tight corners and relentless pressure, leading to unexpected drama and a captivating showdown that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. With championship aspirations hanging in the balance, Long Beach becomes the stage for a captivating episode in the Formula 1 saga.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Watson | 1:53:34.889 | 9 |
| 2 | Niki Lauda | +27.993 | 6 |
| 3 | Rene Arnoux | +1:13.638 | 4 |
| 4 | Jacques Laffite | +1 lap | 3 |
| 5 | Marc Surer | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Johnny Cecotto | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Raul Boesel | +2 laps | 0 |
| 8 | Danny Sullivan | +2 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Michele Alboreto | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Riccardo Patrese | Distributor | 0 |
| 11 | Alain Prost | +3 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Nigel Mansell | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 2 | Rene Arnoux | - | - | - |
| 3 | Keke Rosberg | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 5 | Elio De Angelis | - | - | - |
| 6 | Derek Warwick | - | - | - |
| 7 | Michele Alboreto | - | - | - |
| 8 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 9 | Danny Sullivan | - | - | - |
| 10 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 11 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 12 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 13 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 14 | Bruno Giacomelli | - | - | - |
| 15 | Eddie Cheever | - | - | - |
| 16 | Marc Surer | - | - | - |
| 17 | Johnny Cecotto | - | - | - |
| 18 | Roberto Guerrero | - | - | - |
| 19 | Andrea De Cesaris | - | - | - |
| 20 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |