Peugeot Talbot Sport secured a dominant victory at the 1991 430 km of Mexico City, marking a triumphant seventh round of the 1991 World Sportscar Championship season at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Drivers Keke Rosberg and Yannick Dalmas powered their Peugeot 905 Evo 1B through 98 laps to take the top step of the podium, outpacing their teammates in a commanding performance for the French manufacturer.
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SubscribeThe sister car driven by Mauro Baldi and Philippe Alliot finished closely behind in second place, completing a stellar one-two finish for Peugeot Talbot Sport at the historic Mexican circuit.
Despite strong early challenges and impressive pace from competitors like Michael Schumacher who secured the fastest lap for Team Sauber Mercedes, reliability issues ultimately reshaped the grid.
Peugeot Secures Triumph in Mexico City
Team Salamin Primagaz Joest Racing rounded out the overall podium places by taking third position with drivers Bernd Schneider and John Winter piloting their Porsche 962C.
Peugeot secured a historic triumph at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as their advanced machinery proved superior over the grueling 430-kilometer distance.
Philippe Alliot had earlier signaled the team's raw speed by capturing pole position with a lap time of 1:19.229 before race day unfolded under intense competitive pressure.
The grueling race witnessed several high-profile retirements, including Team Sauber Mercedes entries suffering mechanical troubles despite setting blistering laps during the event.