F1
43 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
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Julien BILLIOTTE
AUTOhebdo deputy editor-in-chief. The feather dipped in gall.
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Jacques Morin
25/04/2025 at 05:01 a.m.
I add that it is precisely at this place - the Tosa - and on the same opportunistic and unexpected overtaking that seven years later the understanding between Ayrton and Alain will be altered before being broken a few days later.
Jacques Morin
25/04/2025 at 04:49 a.m.
Oops, sorry. The previous comment was about another topic... Otherwise for Imola 1982, no instructions, but an overly opportunistic Pironi who did not measure (and how could he have supposed it) the dire consequences of his action, it is true inelegant in view of their complicity...
Jacques Morin
25/04/2025 at 04:44 a.m.
31 years ago (a drop in the ocean) Johnny replaced Jos in the second Benetton... Jos wasn't happy. And since Johnny isn't particularly easy either, the dispute may continue and continue...
Alain Féguenne (Luxembourg)
25/04/2025 at 04:00 a.m.
A magnificent race from both Ferraris, Didier and Gilles were at the top of their game. Regrettable at the end of the race, there were instructions...!! 😎👀