Belgian Grand Prix 1983 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost dominated at Spa-Francorchamps, controlling the race from the front with a commanding display of turbo-era racing. The Frenchman's RE40 proved perfectly suited to the high-speed Belgian circuit, allowing him to pull away from his rivals with ease. Patrick Tambay finished second for Ferrari ahead of Renault teammate Eddie Cheever, giving Prost a crucial championship boost.

The race confirmed Prost as the season's form driver, with two victories from the opening six rounds establishing him as title favorite. His smooth, calculating style extracted maximum performance from the Renault while managing fuel consumption and turbo lag better than any rival. However, reliability concerns continued to haunt Renault, with mechanical failures threatening to derail another championship campaign.