The 1982 Swiss Grand Prix, named so that the organisers could avoid presenting a French bias, was the fourteenth race of 1982, held at Dijon-Prenois in France.[1] The first "Swiss" Grand Prix since 1954 would be won by Keke Rosberg, as he took a decisive step towards the title, overtaking his main rival to the title Alain Prost on the penultimate lap.[1] It would be the first and only win for Rosberg in 1982, and also the last "Swiss" Grand Prix to be held.[2]
Background
The Dijon-Prenois circuit in Prenois, France had been chosen to host the "Swiss" Grand Prix for two reasons. The first was that the success of French drivers over the recent years (which was demonstrated by the 1-2-3-4 in the French Grand Prix earlier in the season) meant that France should arguably host two Grand Prix.[1] The second was that Switzerland still outlawed motor racing within its borders (a fact which remains to this day), meaning that Dijon could become the host of the Swiss Grand Prix to fulfill this opinion (as it had done so for a non-championship race in 1975).[1]
Driver wise there were no changes, which meant that attention would be solely focused on the championship.[1] The main contenders for the championship emerged from Austria, with Keke Rosberg sitting six points behind Didier Pironi (whom was unlikely to race in F1 again after the injuries he sustained in Germany). John Watson retained an outside chance of the title (particularly if his recent run of bad luck changed), although he was increasingly likely to fall behind Alain Prost, the other man with momentum.
The team's championship saw Ferrari maintain their lead coming into the Swiss spectacle, although with only Patrick Tambay in their garage, they were more than likely to fall behind McLaren if the British team had a good weekend. Williams and Renault seemed to be in a private duel for third, while Team Lotus had built a big lead over Tyrrell after Elio de Angelis' win for fifth.
Practice Overview
Renault dominated the practice as they had done in Paul Ricard for the French Grand Prix.[1] Brabham continued with their plan to refuel during races, constantly practicing stops, having actually got as far as making a pitstop before their cars retired in Austria.[1] Marc Surer was also going well in practice for his home Grand Prix, although his chances of victory were thinner than a piece of paper at best.
Qualifying
Qualifying Results
Race
Report
Results
Milestones
- Last Swiss Grand Prix to be held in Formula One.
- First win for Keke Rosberg.
- First win for a driver of Finnish birth.
Standings after race
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References
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