Caesars Palace Grand Prix

Round 16 · Las Vegas Street Circuit, Nevada, USA

1982-09-25

Winner: Michele Alboreto (Tyrrell)

Michele Alboreto

Tyrrell

John Watson

McLaren · +27.292

Eddie Cheever

Ligier · +56.450

Who won the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix?

The 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix was won by Michele Alboreto driving for Tyrrell, starting from 3rd on the grid. John Watson finished second, +27.292 behind, with Eddie Cheever completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 16 of the 1982 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Las Vegas Street Circuit in Nevada, USA. Rupert Keegan was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P25 to finish P12.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Michele Alboreto	Tyrrell	3	▲2	1:41:56.888	Finished	9
2	John Watson	McLaren	9	▲7	+27.292	Finished	6
3	Eddie Cheever	Ligier	4	▲1	+56.450	Finished	4
4	Alain Prost	Renault	1	▼3	+1:08.648	Finished	3
5	Keke Rosberg	Williams	6	▲1	+1:11.375	Finished	2
6	Derek Daly	Williams	14	▲8	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Marc Surer	Arrows	17	▲10	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Brian Henton	Tyrrell	19	▲11	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Andrea de Cesaris	Alfa Romeo	18	▲9	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Bruno Giacomelli	Alfa Romeo	16	▲6	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Mauro Baldi	Arrows	23	▲12	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Rupert Keegan	March	25	▲13	—	+2 Laps	0
13	Raul Boesel	March	24	▲11	—	+6 Laps	0
R	Manfred Winkelhock	ATS	22	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Niki Lauda	McLaren	13	—	—	Engine	0
R	Tommy Byrne	Theodore	26	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Derek Warwick	Toleman	10	—	—	Spark plugs	0
R	Elio de Angelis	Team Lotus	20	—	—	Engine	0
R	Mario Andretti	Ferrari	7	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Nelson Piquet	Brabham	12	—	—	Spark plugs	0
R	René Arnoux	Renault	2	—	—	Engine	0
R	Riccardo Patrese	Brabham	5	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Nigel Mansell	Team Lotus	21	—	—	Collision	0
R	Jacques Laffite	Ligier	11	—	—	Ignition	0
W	Patrick Tambay	Ferrari	8	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	Roberto Guerrero	Ensign	15	—	—	Engine	0
W	Jean-Pierre Jarier	Osella	27	—	—	Accident	0

1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix?+

Michele Alboreto (Tyrrell) won the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix on 1982-09-25 at Las Vegas Street Circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix?+

P1: Michele Alboreto (Tyrrell). P2: John Watson (McLaren), +27.292 behind. P3: Eddie Cheever (Ligier), +56.450 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix?+

Alain Prost took pole position for the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix?+

Tyrrell won the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix with Michele Alboreto taking victory.