The new decade brought a record number of entries for the start of the season. Expectations were high that the champions of 1979, Ferrari and Jody Scheckter, could be beaten. Enter Team Williams and Alan Jones - the new force in a bright new era for Formula One racing. But it took the entire 1980 season before the victory was in the bag. Jones took the opening race, but then faltered. Brabham’s Nelson Piquet took advantage in the interim, completing a spectacular double in the Dutch and US GPs to lead the championship with two races remaining. It was up to Williams and Jones to pull out all the stops to seize the title.
Action-comedy about a wealthy man who fakes suicide for the amusement of watching his family and creditors compete for his wealth. Many cameo appearances!
Keke Rosberg, born on December 6, 1948, in Stockholm, Sweden, is a former Finnish racing driver and the 1982 Formula 1 World Champion. Known for his fearless driving style and charismatic personality, Rosberg achieved significant success in an era marked by intense competition. He began his F1 career in 1978 and rose to fame with the Williams team, where he won his first and only championship in 1982, despite winning only one race that season—a testament to his consistency and skill. Rosberg was known for his aggressive, high-speed driving, setting the fastest lap records, including a remarkable 160 mph lap at Silverstone in 1985. After retiring from Formula 1 in 1986, he remained active in motorsports as a team owner, manager, and mentor to other drivers. He is also the father of Nico Rosberg, who followed in his footsteps to become the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion. Keke Rosberg’s legacy endures as one of Formula 1's most spirited and entertaining drivers, whose impact on the sport continues through his son’s achievements and his ongoing influence in motorsport.
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