F1 1986 R13 Italy: Williams 1-2 Domination & Prost's Shocking Disqualification | Live Timing

Relive the dramatic 1986 Italian Grand Prix through raw live timing data. This race at Monza saw Williams-Honda secure a crushing 1-2 finish, but the real drama unfolded with Alain Prost's shocking disqualification in a controversial ruling that impacted the championship battle.

Key Highlights:

🏆 Williams' Monza Masterclass: Nelson Piquet led home a dominant Williams-Honda 1-2 finish, with Nigel Mansell completing the perfect team result that extended their constructors' championship lead.

⚖️ Prost's Controversial DSQ: In a bizarre and controversial ruling, Alain Prost was disqualified for starting from the pits incorrectly after switching to the spare car due to an alternator failure on the grid, costing him valuable championship points.

🥉 Ferrari's Home Podium: Stefan Johansson delighted the Tifosi with a 3rd place finish, securing Ferrari's second consecutive podium on home soil at Monza.

🇮🇹 Benetton's Qualifying Glory: Teo Fabi took a stunning pole position for Benetton-BMW, showcasing the incredible straight-line speed of the BMW turbo engine on Monza's high-speed circuit.

📈 Championship Reshuffle: Mansell extended his championship lead, while Piquet's victory moved him ahead of Prost into 2nd place, setting up a tense Williams intra-team battle for the title.

Official Result:
🥇 1. Nelson Piquet (Williams-Honda)
🥈 2. Nigel Mansell (Williams-Honda)
🥉 3. Stefan Johansson (Ferrari)
DSQ. Alain Prost (McLaren-TAG/Porsche)

Championship Standings (After Round 13):
🥇 1. Nigel Mansell - 61 pts
🥈 2. Nelson Piquet - 56 pts
🥉 3. Alain Prost - 53 pts

The Prost Controversy:
The live timing data captures the unusual circumstances of Prost's disqualification. After his race car failed on the grid, he started from the pits in the spare car but didn't wait for the field to pass or observe the required 5-second delay after the green light, leading to immediate disqualification.

Data Source: Historical F1 timing archives. This reconstruction captures Williams' dominant performance and the controversial decision that would have significant implications for the championship battle heading into the final races.

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