Brazilian Grand Prix

Round 1 · Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1985-04-07

Winner: Alain Prost (McLaren)

Alain Prost

McLaren

Michele Alboreto

Ferrari · +3.259

Elio de Angelis

Team Lotus

Who won the 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix?

The 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix was won by Alain Prost driving for McLaren, starting from 6th on the grid. Michele Alboreto finished second, +3.259 behind, with Elio de Angelis completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 12 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1985 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Stefan Johansson was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 16 positions from P23 to finish P7.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Alain Prost	McLaren	6	▲5	1:41:26.115	Finished	9
2	Michele Alboreto	Ferrari	1	▼1	+3.259	Finished	6
3	Elio de Angelis	Team Lotus	3	—	—	+1 Lap	4
4	René Arnoux	Ferrari	7	▲3	—	+2 Laps	3
5	Patrick Tambay	Renault	11	▲6	—	+2 Laps	2
6	Jacques Laffite	Ligier	15	▲9	—	+2 Laps	1
7	Stefan Johansson	Tyrrell	23	▲16	—	+3 Laps	0
8	Martin Brundle	Tyrrell	21	▲13	—	+3 Laps	0
9	Philippe Alliot	RAM	20	▲11	—	+3 Laps	0
10	Derek Warwick	Renault	10	—	—	+4 Laps	0
11	Thierry Boutsen	Arrows	12	▲1	—	+4 Laps	0
12	Piercarlo Ghinzani	Osella	22	▲10	—	+4 Laps	0
13	Manfred Winkelhock	RAM	16	▲3	—	+4 Laps	0
R	Gerhard Berger	Arrows	19	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Ayrton Senna	Team Lotus	4	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Eddie Cheever	Alfa Romeo	18	—	—	Engine	0
R	Pierluigi Martini	Minardi	25	—	—	Engine	0
R	Niki Lauda	McLaren	9	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Andrea de Cesaris	Ligier	13	—	—	Accident	0
R	Riccardo Patrese	Alfa Romeo	14	—	—	Puncture	0
R	Keke Rosberg	Williams	2	—	—	Turbo	0
R	François Hesnault	Brabham	17	—	—	Accident	0
R	Nigel Mansell	Williams	5	—	—	Exhaust	0
R	Mauro Baldi	Spirit	24	—	—	Turbo	0
R	Nelson Piquet	Brabham	8	—	—	Transmission	0

1985 Brazilian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Alain Prost (McLaren) won the 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix on 1985-04-07 at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

P1: Alain Prost (McLaren). P2: Michele Alboreto (Ferrari), +3.259 behind. P3: Elio de Angelis (Team Lotus).

Who was on pole position for the 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

Michele Alboreto took pole position for the 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix?+

McLaren won the 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix with Alain Prost taking victory.