Ferrari 126C2 #28 Didier Pironi USA GP Long Beach 1982 in 1:12 scale
Didier Pironi contested the 1982 United States Grand Prix West (Long Beach) in the Ferrari 126C2 #28, delivering a bold effort in the street‑race classic. Despite an innovative “double rear wing” designed to exploit aerodynamic regulations alongside teammate Villeneuve, Pironi spun out on lap 69 while running in the top ten, marking a challenging weekend amid Ferrari’s political struggles. Held on a tight, temporary circuit through downtown Long Beach, this race was unique for its wild west aesthetic—complete with breakdown trucks accidentally wandering onto track—and Ferrari’s protest‑style wing design that prompted a disqualification for Villeneuve and drew sharp attention to technical loopholes. Pironi’s spin, electrical gremlins, and Ferrari’s regulatory gambit made this Grand Prix one of the most politically and technically charged races of the era.
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