With a fast, reliable car, Pironi appeared to be on course for being 1982 World Champion, but the Frenchman's own state of mind underwent severe stress due to several factors.
Cun coche rápido e fiable, Pironi parecía estar en camiño de ser Campión do Mundo de 1982, pero o estado mental do francés someteuse a un grande estrés debido a varios factores.