Zandvoort GP 1983 - René Arnoux relaunches Ferrari

Two cars neck and neck, too much braking, a decapitated race. It was enough to give Ferrari a majestic double. AUTOhebdo 384 of September 1, 1983 by Patrick CAMUS

Published on 04/09/2021 à 16:45

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Zandvoort GP 1983 – René Arnoux relaunches Ferrari

A thrilling Grand Prix? Not really. Let's say that the large Dutch audience was treated to a show full of twists and turns. On the other hand, what stands out today is the complete uncertainty reigning within the small battalion of “possibilities”. From his 14 point lead over Piquet, Cheers only ends up with 8 points on Arnoux. God, Monza is going to be stormy!

AH 384 of September 01, 1983

Psychological overpressure caused by too great a need to win? Error in estimating your braking zone? Still, Prost committed the only maneuver that he had forbidden himself to practice on the eve of the race. A fine player, although also a loser, Piquet recounted the incident with serenity, and even a small smile on the corner of his lips. In any case, the two accomplices played into the hands of Ferrari who signed a capital double in Zandvoort. For them, nothing is lost, especially since the Comme