1983 F1 Season [patched] Link

By forcing cars to have a flat underside between the wheels, the rules successfully reduced cornering speeds, though engine power continued to climb. The Championship Battle: Piquet vs. Prost vs. Arnoux

Except… the FIA had a weird rule: only the 11 best results counted (from 15 races). Prost had more lower-point finishes to drop. When they recalculated, Piquet won by . 1983 f1 season

Would you have preferred Prost to win on consistency, or was Piquet’s raw speed the right call? Drop your take below. 👇 By forcing cars to have a flat underside

The paddock exploded. Renault cried foul. But the rules were rules. Piquet, the quiet outsider, took his second title. Prost? He’d have to wait two more years. Arnoux Except… the FIA had a weird rule:

Prost led the championship. But Piquet, driving brilliantly, won the race. Prost finished 2nd. On pure points, Piquet was world champion.

Beyond the title fight, 1983 was notable for the emergence of Ayrton Senna, who made his debut with Toleman, showcasing the raw talent that would soon dominate the sport. It was also the final year of the non-championship Race of Champions and the last season to feature a points system that excluded drivers' second-best results, adding layers of mathematical strategy to every race.