Formula One | 1988

Otherwise, it was a McLaren whitewash.

While McLaren-Honda was dominant, Benetton, led by team principal Flavio Briatore, was quietly building a strong team. The Italian outfit, powered by Ford engines, showed impressive pace and reliability, with drivers Nelson Piquet and Alessandro Nannini scoring several podiums and a handful of wins.

As the paddock packed up and headed home for the winter, one thing was clear: 1988 had been a remarkable year in Formula One, one that would be remembered for generations to come.