Dutch Grand Prix 1982 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Didier Pironi extended his championship lead with a dominant victory at Zandvoort, demonstrating Ferrari's competitiveness and his own commitment to honoring Gilles Villeneuve's memory through racing success. The Frenchman controlled the race from the front, managing his turbocharged Ferrari 126C2 with precision around the seaside circuit. Nelson Piquet finished second for Brabham ahead of Keke Rosberg's Williams, keeping both drivers mathematically in title contention.

Pironi's victory seemed to solidify his championship credentials, with the Ferrari proving both fast and reliable. The win gave him a commanding points advantage with five races remaining, making him the overwhelming favorite to claim his first World Championship. However, tragedy would strike just one week later at Hockenheim, transforming the championship battle completely. The Dutch Grand Prix would prove to be Pironi's final victory and the last time he would lead the championship he seemed destined to win.