Formula 1 1983 'link' Instant

The race was a masterclass in strategy. Prost led early, driving at a frantic pace. Piquet sat behind, saving his fuel and tyres. But the Brabham pit wall had a secret weapon: .

Unlike the Goodyear-shod Renaults and Ferraris, Brabham ran on Pirellis. On the abrasive Kyalami asphalt, the Pirellis lasted longer. Prost’s Goodyears began to grain and blister. He had to pit for fresh rubber, losing precious seconds. formula 1 1983

On lap 35, disaster struck Prost: his Renault engine, pushed to the limit all day, emitted a puff of smoke and expired. The Professor was out. Piquet cruised home to take the win—and his second consecutive World Championship. The race was a masterclass in strategy