Italian GP
Riccardo Patrese, Brabham BT52B BMW, leads Nelson Piquet, Brabham BT52B BMW, Patrick Tambay, Ferrari 126C3, René Arnoux, Ferrari 126C3, Eddie Cheever, Renault RE40, Alain Prost, Renault RE40, and Elio de Angelis, Lotus 94T Renault, into the first chicane on the opening lap.