1982 Canadian Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Previous race
John Watson won the inaugural Detroit Grand Prix from 17th on the grid, working through the field to take the lead at lap 37 as Keke Rosberg lost third gear. Eddie Cheever claimed second for his best Grand Prix result. Watson takes the lead of the Drivers’ Championship.
Championship standings
Watson leads the championship going into Montreal. Pironi and Prost are close behind.
Circuit
The race moves to June for the first time — the organisers have shifted the Canadian Grand Prix from autumn to take advantage of warmer weather. The circuit carries the name Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, honouring the Ferrari driver who died at Zolder six weeks ago.
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Last 5 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 Apr | 🇺🇸 United States Grand Prix West | de Cesaris | Lauda | Rosberg | Patrese |
| 4 | 25 Apr | 🇸🇲 San Marino Grand Prix | Arnoux | Pironi | Villeneuve | Alboreto |
| 5 | 9 May | 🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix | Prost | Watson | Rosberg | Cheever |
| 6 | 23 May | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Arnoux | Patrese | Pironi | de Cesaris |
| 7 | 6 Jun | 🇺🇸 Detroit Grand Prix | Prost | Watson | Cheever | Pironi |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Watson | McLaren | 26 | 2 |
| 2 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | 20 | 1 |
| 3 | Alain Prost | Renault | 18 | 2 |
| 4 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | 17 | 0 |
| 5 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | 13 | 1 |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | Eddie Cheever | Ligier | 10 | 0 |
| 8 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | 10 | 0 |
| 9 | Nigel Mansell | Team Lotus | 7 | 0 |
| 10 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | 7 | 0 |