German GP
Patrick Tambay, Ferrari 126C3, and team mate René Arnoux, Ferrari 126C3, lead the field at the start. Behind them are Andrea de Cesaris, Alfa Romeo 183T, Nelson Piquet, Brabham BT52B BMW, Alain Prost, Renault RE40, Eddie Cheever, Renault RE40, Mauro Baldi, Alfa Romeo 183T, and Riccardo Patrese, Brabham BT52B BMW.