Brazilian Grand Prix

Round 1 · Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1983-03-13

Winner: Nelson Piquet (Brabham)

Nelson Piquet

Brabham

Niki Lauda

McLaren · +51.883

Jacques Laffite

Williams · +1:13.951

Who won the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix?

The 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix was won by Nelson Piquet driving for Brabham, starting from 4th on the grid. Niki Lauda finished second, +51.883 behind, with Jacques Laffite completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 12 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1983 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jacques Laffite was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 15 positions from P18 to finish P3.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Nelson Piquet	Brabham	4	▲3	1:48:27.731	Finished	9
2	Niki Lauda	McLaren	9	▲7	+51.883	Finished	4
3	Jacques Laffite	Williams	18	▲15	+1:13.951	Finished	3
4	Patrick Tambay	Ferrari	3	▼1	+1:18.117	Finished	2
5	Marc Surer	Arrows	20	▲15	+1:18.207	Finished	1
6	Alain Prost	Renault	2	▼4	—	+1 Lap	0
7	Derek Warwick	Toleman	5	▼2	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Chico Serra	Arrows	23	▲15	—	+1 Lap	0
9	René Arnoux	Ferrari	6	▼3	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Danny Sullivan	Tyrrell	21	▲11	—	+1 Lap	0
11	Nigel Mansell	Team Lotus	22	▲11	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Johnny Cecotto	Theodore	19	▲7	—	+3 Laps	0
13	Eliseo Salazar	RAM	26	▲13	—	+4 Laps	0
14	Manfred Winkelhock	ATS	25	▲11	—	+4 Laps	0
D	Keke Rosberg	Williams	1	—	—	Disqualified	0
D	Elio de Angelis	Team Lotus	13	—	—	Disqualified	0
R	Roberto Guerrero	Theodore	14	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Eddie Cheever	Renault	8	—	—	Brakes	0
R	John Watson	McLaren	16	—	—	Engine	0
R	Raul Boesel	Ligier	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	Mauro Baldi	Alfa Romeo	10	—	—	Collision	0
R	Jean-Pierre Jarier	Ligier	12	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Riccardo Patrese	Brabham	7	—	—	Exhaust	0
R	Corrado Fabi	Osella	24	—	—	Engine	0
R	Bruno Giacomelli	Toleman	15	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Michele Alboreto	Tyrrell	11	—	—	Engine	0

1983 Brazilian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Nelson Piquet (Brabham) won the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix on 1983-03-13 at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

P1: Nelson Piquet (Brabham). P2: Niki Lauda (McLaren), +51.883 behind. P3: Jacques Laffite (Williams), +1:13.951 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Keke Rosberg took pole position for the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Brabham won the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix with Nelson Piquet taking victory.