The 1983 European Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Brands Hatch on September 25, 1983. This race saw Bruno Giacomelli score his final championship point, and was the first race for qualified doctor and current circuit owner Jonathan Palmer. It also took place exactly 22 years before the inaugural A1 Grand Prix event at Brands Hatch, September 25, 2005. It was the only race in F1 history that both Toleman cars finished in the points.
Palmer debuted in a third car for Williams as a one-off appearance. He was Williams' test driver and a works Honda driver that year.
It also was the last appearance of the Theodore Racing team, which left F1 before the next race in South Africa.
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