Great Read: The wildest end to a Monaco GP?

5 drivers who snatched defeat from jaws of victory  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE The wildest end to a Monaco GP? Nail-biting last laps of the 1982 F1 race January 1999 | Adam Cooper As F1 returns to Monaco, we cast our eyes back to the 1982 Grand Prix, or more specifically, the manic final laps where five drivers managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory... but one gained a reprieve The 1982 Monaco GP is not remembered for a thrilling battle, or one particular drive. It claims a place in the history books thanks to the extraordinary happenings of the closing laps. It seemed that the destination of the winner's trophy was to be decided by a ball bouncing around the casino's famous roulette wheel; it jumped out of five numbers before settling back into a final slot. In so doing, it gave Riccardo Patrese his maiden win. "Of course it was my first win," Patrese recalls, "It was a strange race, but anyway in the end the important thing was that I won…" READ MORE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES INDYCAR Mark Hughes MPH: How Monaco GP might go from procession to pandemonium This year's Monaco Grand Prix brings the prospect of unprecedented chaos and intrigue, as the new two-stop rule throws strategy - and the race outcome - wide open. Mark Hughes explains READ MORE F1 Katy Fairman Monaco GP dreams crushed: 5 F1 drivers who crashed while ahead It doesn't matter how big your lead is at Monaco: the circuit is ready and waiting to punish the tiniest mistake, as these five drivers, who looked to be on course for victory, found to their cost READ MORE F1 Katy Fairman Monaco GP dreams crushed: 5 F1 drivers who crashed while ahead It doesn't matter how big your lead is at Monaco: the circuit is ready and waiting to punish the tiniest mistake, as these five drivers, who looked to be on course for victory, found to their cost READ MORE Latest Issues & Special Editions Latest magazine issues and special editions, packed with exclusive content and insights. June 2025 Le Mans Special BUY NOW May 2025 Black Magic BUY NOW April 2025 F1 2025 Preview BUY NOW Italian Legends Special Edition BUY NOW German Legends Special Edition BUY NOW 1955 – Mille Miglia  Special Edition BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy