French Grand Prix 1983 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost dominated his home Grand Prix at Paul Ricard, delivering a commanding performance that showcased Renault's RE40 at its best. The Frenchman controlled the race from pole position, managing his turbo's power delivery perfectly around the high-speed circuit. Nelson Piquet finished second for Brabham, keeping pace with Prost but unable to match the Renault's outright speed.

Eddie Cheever completed a Renault 1-3, demonstrating the French manufacturer's technical superiority when reliability cooperated. Prost's victory reignited Renault's championship hopes after years of promise undermined by mechanical failures. The result suggested that 1983 might finally be the year Renault converted their engineering excellence into title success, though Piquet and Ferrari remained formidable obstacles.