Detroit Grand Prix 1983 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Michele Alboreto claimed a surprise victory at Detroit for Tyrrell, exploiting the street circuit's characteristics to overcome more powerful turbo rivals. The Italian's naturally aspirated Cosworth-powered 011 proved perfectly suited to the tight confines, with handling and reliability trumping horsepower. Keke Rosberg finished second for Williams ahead of John Watson's McLaren, completing an all-Cosworth podium.

The result provided a reminder that naturally aspirated engines could still compete at specific venues, though everyone knew the turbo era's dominance was inevitable. Alboreto's victory was Tyrrell's final triumph before Ken Tyrrell's team would decline into midfield obscurity. The win also boosted Alboreto's reputation, leading to his Ferrari drive for 1984.