Chaos: eleven winners in sixteen races
- Keke Rosberg won the title with a single victory in the most unpredictable season ever.
- Gilles Villeneuve died at Zolder; Didier Pironi's career ended at Hockenheim weeks later.
- A drivers' strike at the season opener saw champions locked in a conference room singing songs.
Calendar
Completed races link to full results.
| Rd | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South African Grand Prix | Kyalami | Jan 23, 1982 |
| 2 |  Brazilian Grand Prix | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | Mar 21, 1982 |
| 3 |  United States Grand Prix West | Long Beach | Apr 4, 1982 |
| 4 |  San Marino Grand Prix | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | Apr 25, 1982 |
| 5 |  Belgian Grand Prix | Zolder | May 9, 1982 |
| 6 |  Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco | May 23, 1982 |
| 7 | Detroit Grand Prix | Detroit Street Circuit | Jun 6, 1982 |
| 8 |  Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Jun 13, 1982 |
| 9 |  Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Park Zandvoort | Jul 3, 1982 |
| 10 |  British Grand Prix | Brands Hatch | Jul 18, 1982 |
| 11 |  French Grand Prix | Circuit Paul Ricard | Jul 25, 1982 |
| 12 |  German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring | Aug 8, 1982 |
| 13 |  Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | Aug 15, 1982 |
| 14 | Swiss Grand Prix | Dijon-Prenois | Aug 29, 1982 |
| 15 | Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Sep 12, 1982 |
| 16 | Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Las Vegas Street Circuit | Sep 25, 1982 |
Final driver standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Keke Rosberg | Williams | 44 |
| 2 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | 39 |
| 3 | John Watson | McLaren | 39 |
