Detroit Grand Prix

Round 7 · Detroit Street Circuit, Detroit, USA

1983-06-05

Winner: Michele Alboreto (Tyrrell)

Michele Alboreto

Tyrrell

Keke Rosberg

Williams · +7.702

John Watson

McLaren · +9.283

Who won the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix?

The 1983 Detroit Grand Prix was won by Michele Alboreto driving for Tyrrell, starting from 6th on the grid. Keke Rosberg finished second, +7.702 behind, with John Watson completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 15 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 7 of the 1983 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Detroit Street Circuit in Detroit, USA. John Watson was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 18 positions from P21 to finish P3.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Michele Alboreto	Tyrrell	6	▲5	1:50:53.669	Finished	9
2	Keke Rosberg	Williams	12	▲10	+7.702	Finished	6
3	John Watson	McLaren	21	▲18	+9.283	Finished	4
4	Nelson Piquet	Brabham	2	▼2	+1:12.185	Finished	3
5	Jacques Laffite	Williams	20	▲15	+1:32.603	Finished	2
6	Nigel Mansell	Team Lotus	14	▲8	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Thierry Boutsen	Arrows	10	▲3	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Alain Prost	Renault	13	▲5	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Bruno Giacomelli	Toleman	17	▲8	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Raul Boesel	Ligier	23	▲13	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Marc Surer	Arrows	5	▼6	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Mauro Baldi	Alfa Romeo	25	▲13	—	+4 Laps	0
13	Niki Lauda	McLaren	18	▲5	—	Suspension	0
R	Roberto Guerrero	Theodore	11	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Johnny Cecotto	Theodore	26	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Andrea de Cesaris	Alfa Romeo	8	—	—	Turbo	0
R	René Arnoux	Ferrari	1	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Danny Sullivan	Tyrrell	16	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Jean-Pierre Jarier	Ligier	19	—	—	Wheel	0
R	Manfred Winkelhock	ATS	22	—	—	Collision	0
R	Derek Warwick	Toleman	9	—	—	Engine	0
R	Riccardo Patrese	Brabham	15	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Elio de Angelis	Team Lotus	4	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Eddie Cheever	Renault	7	—	—	Distributor	0
R	Piercarlo Ghinzani	Osella	24	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Patrick Tambay	Ferrari	3	—	—	Engine	0
W	Corrado Fabi	Osella	—	—	—	Withdrew	0

1983 Detroit Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix?+

Michele Alboreto (Tyrrell) won the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix on 1983-06-05 at Detroit Street Circuit.

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

P1: Michele Alboreto (Tyrrell). P2: Keke Rosberg (Williams), +7.702 behind. P3: John Watson (McLaren), +9.283 behind.

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

René Arnoux took pole position for the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix?+

Tyrrell won the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix with Michele Alboreto taking victory.