Great Read: 'I'd have cut off my finger to win at Monaco!'

Jacques Laffite's GP that got away  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIBE DATABASE SUBSCRIBE ARCHIVE Great Read: 'I'd have cut off my finger to win at Monaco!' Jacques Laffite's GP that got away December 2003 | Adam Cooper The 1983 Monaco Grand Prix was a classic, tigering Keke Rosberg win. But his Williams team-mate Jacques Laffite, celebrating his 81st birthday today, reckons that he should have got the glory, as he told Adam Cooper in today's Great Read   "There are a few frustrating races I remember from the Ligier days, especially in 1979 and '80 when we had a superb car. Even in '81, in the JS17, we had a car which was good enough to have made me world champion, but we missed out. But the race I remember as being the most frustrating was the Monaco Grand Prix of '83, when I was with Williams. My team-mate of that year, Keke Rosberg, won the race — and I was catching him when I retired. READ MORE PHOTO: PAUL-HENRI CAHIER/GETTY IMAGES SPONSORED Motor Sport Touring car bonanza for 82nd Members' Meeting at Goodwood The Goodwood Members' Meeting returns for its 82nd running in 2025, with a refreshed racing line-up meaning it's sure to be the best yet READ MORE AUTHOR Cambridge Kisby The corner where Max Verstappen all but won the 2024 F1 championship Max Verstappen could secure his fourth F1 drivers' crown at this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix. Cambridge Kisby looks back on the key races which could put the Dutchman's name among F1's greatest READ MORE Best Selling Explore our top-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW F1 World Champions Cars Poster (1950-2023) BUY NOW Motor Sport Foldable Golf Umbrella + Subscription BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Four-piece Motor Sport Drinks Coaster Set BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60