In 1983, the improved reliability of the BMW engine in the new BT52 allowed Piquet to win the Drivers' Championship, after overhauling Alain Prost (Renault) in the points standings.
En 1983, a mellora da fiabilidade do motor BMW no novo BT52 permitiu a Piquet gañar o campionato de pilotos, superando a Alain Prost (Renault) nos puntos na táboa de posicións.