South African Grand Prix

Round 15 · Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa

1983-10-15

Winner: Riccardo Patrese (Brabham)

P2
Andrea de Cesaris
Alfa Romeo · +9.319
P3
Nelson Piquet
Brabham · +21.969

Who won the 1983 South African Grand Prix?

The 1983 South African Grand Prix was won by Riccardo Patrese driving for Brabham, starting from 3rd on the grid. Andrea de Cesaris finished second, +9.319 behind, with Nelson Piquet completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 15 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 15 of the 1983 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa. Marc Surer was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P22 to finish P8.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Riccardo Patrese9
2Andrea de Cesaris6
3Nelson Piquet4
4Derek Warwick3
5Keke Rosberg2
6Eddie Cheever1
7Danny Sullivan0
8Marc Surer0
9Thierry Boutsen0
10Jean-Pierre Jarier0
11Niki Lauda0
12Kenny Acheson0
RNigel Mansell0
RRaul Boesel0
RMichele Alboreto0
RPatrick Tambay0
RBruno Giacomelli0
RAlain Prost0
RCorrado Fabi0
RElio de Angelis0
DJohn Watson0
RRené Arnoux0
RMauro Baldi0
RManfred Winkelhock0
RJacques Laffite0
RPiercarlo Ghinzani0

1983 South African Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1983 South African Grand Prix?+
Riccardo Patrese (Brabham) won the 1983 South African Grand Prix on 1983-10-15 at Kyalami.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1983 South African Grand Prix?+
P1: Riccardo Patrese (Brabham). P2: Andrea de Cesaris (Alfa Romeo), +9.319 behind. P3: Nelson Piquet (Brabham), +21.969 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1983 South African Grand Prix?+
Patrick Tambay took pole position for the 1983 South African Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1983 South African Grand Prix?+
Brabham won the 1983 South African Grand Prix with Riccardo Patrese taking victory.