However , spin at Turn 14 by Kenny Acheson eliminated co-driver Baldi from contention , allowing Schlesser to take the World Drivers Championship .
Sauber Mercedes teammates Mauro Baldi and Jean - Louis Schlesser were both in contention going into this final round , Baldi leading by seven points .
Spin at Turn 14 by Kenny Acheson eliminated co-driver Mauro Baldi from contention , allowing Jean - Louis Schlesser to take the World Drivers Championship .
Sauber Mercedes teammates Mauro Baldi and Jean - Louis Schlesser were both in contention going into this final round , Baldi leading by seven points .