1982 Dutch Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Previous race
Nelson Piquet won the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the BMW-powered Brabham, with teammate Riccardo Patrese second in the older Cosworth-powered car — the first Formula One win for a BMW engine. Watson took three points for third to consolidate his championship lead. The race was marred by the death of Riccardo Paletti, who was competing in only his second Formula One start. Paletti’s Osella struck the stationary Ferrari of Didier Pironi, who had stalled on pole at the start; Paletti suffered severe internal injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival in hospital. After Canada, Watson leads on 30 points, ten ahead of Pironi.
Between-race developments
Ferrari have confirmed Patrick Tambay as their second driver, replacing the late Gilles Villeneuve. Tambay makes his debut in the team at Zandvoort.
Nigel Mansell was injured in a crash during the Canadian Grand Prix and misses this race. Roberto Moreno substitutes at Lotus.
Championship standings
Watson leads by ten points over Pironi, with Patrese, Prost, and Rosberg grouped in the next tier. Three weeks have passed since the death of Riccardo Paletti in Montreal.
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Last 5 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 25 Apr | 🇸🇲 San Marino Grand Prix | Arnoux | Pironi | Villeneuve | Alboreto |
| 5 | 9 May | 🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix | Prost | Watson | Rosberg | Cheever |
| 6 | 23 May | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Arnoux | Patrese | Pironi | de Cesaris |
| 7 | 6 Jun | 🇺🇸 Detroit Grand Prix | Prost | Watson | Cheever | Pironi |
| 8 | 13 Jun | 🇨🇦 Canadian Grand Prix | Pironi | Piquet | Patrese | Watson |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Watson | McLaren | 30 | 2 |
| 2 | Didier Pironi | Ferrari | 20 | 1 |
| 3 | Riccardo Patrese | Brabham | 19 | 1 |
| 4 | Alain Prost | Renault | 18 | 2 |
| 5 | Keke Rosberg | Williams | 17 | 0 |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | McLaren | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | 11 | 1 |
| 8 | Eddie Cheever | Ligier | 10 | 0 |
| 9 | Michele Alboreto | Tyrrell | 10 | 0 |
| 10 | Elio de Angelis | Team Lotus | 10 | 0 |