Pundits who said Freddie Spencer was pushing his luck attempting to go for the World Championship in two classes were well and truly silenced when he took a superb double victory in the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.
This film illustrates just how superior the Hondas really are when in the hands of the Louisiana star, but provides knuckle-whitening excitement as the viewer is treated to the ding-dong dice for third place between Australian Wayne Gardner, American Randy Mamola and Frenchman Christian Sarron.
In 90-degree temperatures, the world's finest riders reach to the very extremes of adhesion as they defy all known limits of gravity in endeavours to win. This film provides a ringside seat. Thrill to the pursuit of Spencer by reinging champion Eddie Lawson. Admire the doggedness of British ace Ron Haslam. Chart the rising progress of the Heron Suzuki in Skoal Bandit colours under the throttle hand of Rob McElnea.
Results:
1. Freddie Spencer (Honda) 55 mins 42.77 secs (94.71 mph)
2. Eddie Lawson (Yamaha) 55 mins 51.97 secs (94.45 mph)
3. Wayne Gardner (Honda) 56 mins 30.66 secs (93.37 mph)
4. Randy Mamola (Honda) 56 mins 37.06 secs (93.20 mph)
5. Christian Sarron (Yamaha) 56 mins 44.17 secs (93.00 mph)
6. Ron Haslam (Honda) 56 mins 56.14 secs (92.68 mph)
World Championship after four rounds:
Spencer 54 points
Lawson 47 points
Sarron 36 points
Gardner 33 points
Haslam 26 points
Mamola 17 points
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