41 years ago: the Villeneuve-Pironi quarrel at Imola

On April 25, 1982, an improbable scenario forever tainted the understanding between Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi in the final laps of the San Marino Grand Prix.

Published on 25/04/2023 à 09:45

Julien BILLIOTTE

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41 years ago: the Villeneuve-Pironi quarrel at Imola

The two Ferraris exchanged control of the San Marino GP in 1982. © DPPI

Held against a backdrop of a boycott of the teams affiliated to Bernie Ecclestone's FOCA, the Imola meeting was both a day of glory for Ferrari, but also the first part of a tragedy in three acts. Dominated by the Renault byArnoux and Cheers in qualifying, the Ferra

Julien BILLIOTTE

AUTOhebdo deputy editor-in-chief. The feather dipped in gall.

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