F1: 6 Race Leaders Who Ran Out of Fuel on the Last Lap

#2 Didier Pironi - 1982 Monaco Grand Prix

The 1982 Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most memorable races in Formula 1. Not only was that an exciting race with some brilliant driving in changing weather conditions, it also witnessed some unforgettable drama on the last lap that drastically changed the results and the championship standings.

Pironi was the only Ferrari driver as the team decided to field only a single car after Gilles Villeneuve's crash. The Frenchman started the race from the fourth position and continued at a decent pace putting pressure on the leaders. Polesitter Arnoux and favourite Alain Prost suffered retirements due to accidents on track, which allowed Pironi to take the lead during the final stages of the Grand Prix. However, Pironi's Ferrari stalled on the final lap right before the iconic tunnel as it had issues with the fuel supply. Amusingly, second-placed Cesaris also ran out of fuel on the final lap. This ensured that Patrese would pick up his first win, who managed an excellent comeback after stalling his car earlier in the race.

Video: 1982 Monaco GP highlights