The final stretch of 1981 saw Carlos leading the championship. Having been consistent all throughout the year, outperforming the 1980 Champion Alan Jones.
Nelson Piquet did what would have happened eventually by clinching the title, becoming the first Brazillian world champion since Emmerson Fittipaldi in 1974.
Find out how Carlos managed to let the title slip through his hands in the second and final part of 1981!
