FRONT COVER PICTURE

CORRADO FABI became 1982 European Formula Two Champion by a bare one point with a final round victory in his March-BMW at Misano, Sicily. Fastest in practice, but with Johnny Cecotto (March-BMW) and Thierry Boutsen (Spirit-Honda) also in the running for the title, the young Italian made the bold decision to start a wet race on slicks. To the team’s relief, the circuit began to dry and Fabi steadily pulled out the lead which brought him success. Here, he holds off Gabiani (No. 6), Cecotto (hidden), and Thassin (No. 10).